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Definition repeat in British English

repeat verb

[transitive] verb
/rɪˈpiːt/
1

to say or write something again

Example

Can you repeat what you just said, please?

Example

The first line is repeated throughout the poem.

Example

If you repeat those allegations, we will consult our lawyers.

Example

He repeated that he was not interested in buying a new car.

Synonyms and related words
repeat paraphrase quote
2

to do something again, or to make something happen again

Example

If you don't pass this exam you'll have to repeat a year.

Example

Repeat the exercise eight times with each leg.

Example

When they repeated the experiment, the results were completely different.

Synonyms and related words
come back to replay repeat
3

to tell someone something that someone else has told you

Example

I'll tell you a secret, but please don't repeat it to anyone.

Synonyms and related words
repeat paraphrase quote
4

to say or write something that you have heard or read because you are trying to learn or understand it

Example

She can repeat the poem from memory (=without looking at it).

Example

The students carefully repeated the words after the teacher.

Synonyms and related words
repeat paraphrase quote
Synonyms and related words
broadcast report give out
Definition repeat in British English