Reiterate
Parents, coaches, and good release notes share a habit: saying the important line one more time because nobody heard it the first time.
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To say something again or repeat it, typically for emphasis or clarity.
Memory trick
Re-ITER-ate: “iterate” = repeat steps; “reiterate” = repeat again for emphasis.
Examples
To avoid confusion, she reiterated the deadline in writing.
He reiterated his support for the proposal during the meeting.
Let me reiterate: this is a draft, not a final decision.
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Etymology
From Latin reiterare "to repeat," from re- "again" + iterare "to repeat," from iter "again, a journey."
Usage Notes
Very common in business communication when you want to emphasize or clarify a point without sounding argumentative.
Real-life contexts
Use for clarity: "Just to reiterate, we’re meeting at 3."
Use to emphasize: "I want to reiterate how important this is."
Use in writing: "I’ll reiterate the main points in the summary."
Common Mistakes
Reiterate means repeat, not “rethink.” Also, avoid overusing it, it can sound defensive if repeated too often.
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Part of Speech
verb
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