WordValereiterate
to say again for emphasis
to repeat for emphasis
In more detail
to say or do something again or multiple times, often to emphasize or clarify a point
Examples
- The teacher reiterated the deadline several times to make sure students understood.
How to use reiterate
Reiterate is used when you repeat something you've already said, typically for emphasis, clarification, or to ensure understanding. It often carries a note of formality and is more common in formal speech and writing than casual conversation. Unlike mere repetition, reiteration implies purposeful reinforcement of an important message.
Common phrases
- reiterate a point
- reiterate one's position
- reiterate a demand
- reiterate concerns
- reiterate the importance of
Synonyms
repeat · restate · recapitulate · echo · reinforce
Word family
reiteration (noun) · reiterative (adjective) · reiteratively (adverb)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use 'reiterate' when they simply mean 'iterate' (to say something for the first time in a series), but reiterate specifically means repeating what has already been said.
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