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repeat

Meanings
  • Verb

    To say, express, or perform (something) again.

    - "He repeated his apology to his friend."
    - "The teacher asked the students to repeat the exercise."
    - "Can you repeat the instructions, please?"
  • Verb

    To do or perform an action once more.

    - "Let's repeat the experiment to confirm the results."
    - "She repeated the process to ensure it was done correctly."
    - "We decided to repeat our honeymoon in Bali."
Pronunciation




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Synonyms

reiteration , reoccurrence , redo , reiterate , reprise , rework , reoccur
Rhymes
Words rhyming with repeat
repeat , seize , feet , meet , beat , greet , treat , complete , suite , sleet , fleet , sweet , neat , repeat , deceit , beat , feat , fleet , seat , meet
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Repeat (English) : To say, express, or perform (something) again

  2. Repeat (Latin) : To strike again

  3. Repeat (Scots) : To strike back

  4. Repeat (Irish) : To return

Variants
List of all variants of repeat that leads to same result
repeat , repeatabilities , repeatability , repeatable , repeated , repeating , repeats , repeat offender , repeat oneself , repeat performance , tandem repeat
Forms
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repeats, repeating, repeated

Etymology
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Originally meant 'to strike again'. Derived from Old French 'repeter', 'to strike back, to strike again'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'repeat' appears 28 times in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

  2. The term 'repetition' comes from the Latin word 'repete', which means 'to strike back'.

  3. The shortest palindrome in English that contains the word 'repeat' is 'repeterapere'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Repetition: The act of repeating an action, word, or phrase.

  2. Repetition with a difference: A technique in literature, art, and music where a repeated element is varied slightly to create contrast and interest.

  3. Repetition compulsion: A psychological term referring to the tendency to repeat behaviors or experiences, often unconsciously, in order to resolve unresolved conflicts or traumas.

Culture
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In literature, the concept of repetition is used to emphasize important themes and ideas, create rhythm and pattern, and add depth and complexity to the narrative. For instance, in James Joyce's 'Ulysses', the repetition of certain phrases and motifs throughout the novel helps to explore the characters' inner thoughts and experiences. In music, repetition is used to create a sense of groove and build tension, as in the repeated riffs in rock music. In art, repetition can be used to create a sense of harmony and balance, as in the repeated geometric shapes in the works of M.C. Escher.

How to Memorize "repeat"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the word 'repeat', imagine a record being played over and over again.
    - Visualize the letters 'R', 'e', 'p', 'e', 'a', 't' forming the word.
    - Create a mental image of yourself repeating an action.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'repeat' with the concept of 'doing something again'.
    - Think of a record player or a tape recorder when you see or hear the word 'repeat'.
    - Associate the word 'repeat' with the idea of 'practice' or 'rehearsal'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'R-E-P-E-A-T' to remember the meaning of the word: Repeat, Express, Perform, Execute, Again, Tactfully.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'repeat': 'I need to repeat this process to ensure it's done right.'
    - Create a rhyme or a song using the word 'repeat' to help remember its meaning.

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