reiterate
Translation
to reiterate, to repeat, to restate
Examples
Let me reiterate the main points of the plan.
Let me reiterate the main points of the plan.
She reiterated that she was not resigning.
She reiterated that she was not resigning.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reiterate (sth.) Please allow me to reiterate the warning.
((that ...)) to reiterate that... She reiterated that all staff should attend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repeat, restate, emphasize
Etymology
From 're-' (again) and 'iterate' (to do or say again), from Latin 'iterum' (again). It literally means 'to say again, again'.
Memory Tips
'Re-iterate' sounds a bit like 're-eat'. Imagine eating something again to really savour the flavour, just as you repeat something to emphasize its importance.