reiterate

State once more

Reiterate means to say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarity.

The word implies repetition of something already stated: Let me reiterate: the deadline is Friday.

It's slightly more formal than simply saying "repeat" and often signals that the speaker considers the point important enough to stress again.

repetition

repeat

Do or say again

say again · revisit · rehash · duplicate · replicate · loop · reproduce

emphasis

restate

Express again differently

stress · emphasize · reinforce · hammer home · drive home · accentuate · highlight · insist · press · urge

insistence

persist

Continue firmly onward

  • insistAssert with determination
  • demandForceful request or requirement
  • pressApply force downward

urge · stand firm · hold firm · maintain · assert · double down · keep pushing · dig in

clarification

rephrase

Express differently

spell out · clarify · elucidate · simplify · break down · unpack · elaborate · expound

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Opposites
repetition vs. single utterance

reiterateintroduce

Make formally known

originate · omit · let it go · broach · initiate

affirming vs. withdrawing a statement

reiterateretract

Withdraw something said

recant · contradict · repudiate · disavow · take back

expressing vs. withholding

reiterateconceal

Keep from being seen

withhold · suppress · keep secret · secrete · keep to oneself

Family

reiterated, reiteration, reiterates, reiterating, reiterative, reiterations

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G