A1verb1K

Repeat

UK /["/rɪˈpiːt/","/rɪˈpiːts/","/rɪˈpiːtɪd/","/rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/"]/US /["/rɪˈpiːt/","/rɪˈpiːts/","/rɪˈpiːtɪd/","/rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to say or write something again or more than once

In simple words: To say or do something again.

Examples

  • Please repeat the instructions so everyone understands.
  • Can you repeat that last sentence?
  • The teacher asked the students to repeat the poem.
  • If you want to learn, you need to repeat the exercises.
  • He likes to repeat his favorite songs on the radio.
  • The experiment will repeat three times to ensure accuracy.

Usage notes

Use 'repeat' when asking someone to say something again. It's generally neutral and appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

repeat + object

Memory hint

Think of a parrot that 'repeats' what you say.

Collocations

  • just
  • merely
  • simply
  • can only
  • be necessary to
  • need to
  • after
  • to
  • keep repeating somebody/​something
  • just
  • merely
  • simply
  • can only
  • be necessary to
  • need to
  • after
  • to
  • keep repeating somebody/​something
  • just
  • merely
  • simply
  • can only
  • be necessary to
  • need to
  • after
  • to
  • keep repeating somebody/​something
  • just
  • merely
  • simply
  • can only
  • be necessary to
  • need to
  • after
  • to
  • keep repeating somebody/​something
  • just
  • merely
  • simply
  • can only
  • be necessary to
  • need to
  • after
  • to
  • keep repeating somebody/​something

Synonyms

  • reiterate
  • recall
  • echo
  • restate
  • redouble

Antonyms

  • stop
  • ignore
  • forget

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'replay' (for videos)
  • Using 'repeated' instead of 'repeat' when requesting action
  • Misplacing the object, e.g., 'repeat me' instead of 'repeat this'