repeat (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpiːt/

Definition

To say or do something again.

Examples

• Could you please repeat that? I didn't hear you.

• The band will repeat their hit song due to popular demand.

• He tends to repeat the same mistakes over and over.

How to Use repeat

repeat after someone (prepositional phrase)

To say exactly what someone else has said. — "Please repeat after me: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'"

repeat oneself (collocation)

To say the same thing multiple times. — "I feel like I'm starting to repeat myself, but this is important."

Synonyms of repeat

Words with a similar meaning to repeat:

• say again
• reiterate
• rehearse
• recite

Antonyms of repeat

Words with the opposite meaning to repeat:

• stop
• discontinue

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