repeat

Definition

To do or say again (and again).

Etymology

From Middle English repeten, from Old French repeter, from Latin repetō, repetere, from the prefix re- (“again”) + peto (“attack, beseech”).

Example Sentences

• "The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."
• "I'll tell you my secret, but first promise me you won't repeat it to anyone else!"
• "I don't mind talking about the incident, but one gets tired of repeating themself after the hundredth time."

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