reiterated: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal
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What does “reiterated” mean?
To say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarity.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarity.
To state or present (an idea, opinion, or action) repeatedly, sometimes to the point of tedium, to ensure understanding, agreement, or to underline its importance.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. British usage might be slightly more common in formal minutes or parliamentary contexts ('The chair reiterated the point of order').
Connotations
Slightly more formal in American English; often found in legal, academic, and corporate contexts.
Frequency
Comparable frequency in both dialects within formal registers.
Grammar
How to Use “reiterated” in a Sentence
reiterated + that-clausereiterated + noun phrasereiterated + to + personVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “reiterated” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The minister reiterated her support for the new railway project during the Commons debate.
- We must reiterate our commitment to net-zero targets in the annual report.
American English
- The spokesperson reiterated the company's official position in the press briefing.
- The judge reiterated the instructions to the jury just before deliberations.
adjective
British English
- His reiterated complaints did little to change the council's policy.
- The reiterated warnings from meteorologists were finally heeded.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The CEO reiterated the company's zero-tolerance policy on data breaches.
Academic
The scholar reiterated her thesis in the concluding chapter.
Everyday
He had to reiterate the directions because I wasn't listening properly.
Technical
The protocol document reiterates the security requirements in section 4.2.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “reiterated”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “reiterated”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reiterated”
- Incorrect: 'He reiterated again' (redundant). Correct: 'He reiterated'.
- Incorrect preposition: 'reiterated about'. Correct: 'reiterated that' or 'reiterated + direct object'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Repeat' is the general, neutral term for saying or doing something again. 'Reiterate' is more formal and specifically means to repeat a statement, opinion, or action, often for emphasis, clarity, or official confirmation.
No. While most commonly used for statements, it can also apply to actions, policies, or themes that are repeated or reaffirmed, e.g., 'The design reiterates the motif found in the earlier paintings.'
No, it is redundant. 'Reiterated' already contains the meaning of saying something again. 'Back' is unnecessary and should be omitted.
It is most appropriate in formal, official, academic, legal, and business contexts where precision and formality are required, such as in reports, speeches, official statements, and minutes.
To say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarity.
Reiterated is usually formal in register.
Reiterated: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈɪt.ər.eɪ.tɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /riˈɪt̬.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To reiterate the point”
- “To have to reiterate oneself”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'RE-ITERATE' as 'to make ITERATION (a repetition) again' (RE).
Conceptual Metaphor
COMMUNICATION IS A PATH (treading the same path again). IMPORTANCE IS WEIGHT (laying repeated weight on a point).
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'reiterated' INCORRECTLY?