repast

Meanings

• noun

  A sumptuous feast or banquet.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈpɑːst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with repast
feast , beast , east , least

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Variants

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repast , repasts , repasted , repasting

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Etymology

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From Old French 'repas', from 'reprendre' meaning 'to take again'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'repast' was once used to refer to the food and drink provided to workers or soldiers during the day.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'repast' was also used to refer to the evening meal.

3. The word 'repast' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'reprieve', which means a delay or pardon.

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Related Concepts

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1. banquet: A large meal, often formal, that is shared by a group of people. Like 'repast', it can refer to the food itself or the event at which it is consumed.

2. feast: A large and extravagant meal, often celebratory in nature. Similar to 'repast' and 'banquet'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'repast' is often used to describe the lavish meals enjoyed by characters in novels and poems. For example, in John Keats' 'Ode on a Nightingale', the poet longs for a 'repast of sensation' that will transport him beyond the world of the living.

How to Memorize "repast"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large table filled with an abundance of food. Imagine the colors, textures, and smells of the various dishes. Try to remember the word 'repast' as you imagine this scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'repast' with the idea of a sumptuous feast or banquet. Imagine yourself at a grand event, surrounded by delicious food and fine company.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'repast' starts with the letter 'r'. Think of the word 'roast' and remember that a 'repast' is like a 'roast' but for an entire meal.

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