B1 10K+

Rerely

UK //rɪˈleɪ// US //rɪˈleɪ// Pronunciation

Definition

To say something again to emphasize or clarify.

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In simple words: To say something again.

Examples

• I need to rerely the instructions so everyone understands.
• She had to rerely her point during the discussion.
• Please rerely what I said for clarity.
• He always tries to rerely his ideas in different ways.
• The manager decided to rerely the previous guidelines.

Usage notes

Used when repeating information for clarity. Common in both spoken and written English.

Grammar pattern

verb + object

Memory hint

Think of 're' meaning again, and 'say' as in to speak.

Collocations

• rerely a message
• rerely instructions
• rerely information

Synonyms

• repeat
• reiterate
• restate
• echo

Antonyms

• silence
• withhold

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'relay', which means to pass on information.
• Incorrectly used in phrases that imply new information.
• Overused to the point of sounding redundant.