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iterate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈɪtəreɪt/

KK: /ˈɪtəˌreɪt/

transitive verb
Definition

To say or do something again, often to clarify or emphasize it.


Example

The teacher asked the student to iterate the instructions for the project.


Tense Forms

Past: iterated

Past Participle: iterated


Conversation
Sloth A
Can you help me iterate this design for my project?
Sloth B
Of course! I'd love to see what you've come up with so far.
Sloth A
I just want to make sure I iterate on the feedback I received.
Sloth B
That's a great idea. Let's work on it together!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
repeat
reiterate
recapitulate
Antonyms
cease
stop
halt
Root Explanation

Iterate → It is formed from "iterare" (meaning to repeat) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a verb). The word "iterate" means to perform or say something again, especially in a repeated manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'iterate' as meaning to 'repeat' something — 'iterare' means to repeat, and the '-ate' makes it a verb, so it describes the action of doing something again.

Visually Confused Words
literate
reiterate
itinerate
integrate
biternate
titrate
ternate
nitrate
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