reiterate
Translation
to repeat, to restate
Examples
Let me reiterate the main point.
Let me reiterate the main point.
He reiterated his commitment to the project.
He reiterated his commitment to the project.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to say or do (sth.) again for emphasis. Let me reiterate the main point.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repeat, restate, reaffirm; Antonyms: retract, withdraw
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'iterare' (to repeat). Literally 'to repeat again'.
Memory Tips
Think 're-' (again) + 'iterate' (to go through steps). To reiterate is to go through something again in words for clarity.