/rɪˈpiːt/

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Meaning

To say or do something again.

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Word origin

From Latin repetere, meaning to seek again or do again.

Origin
Latin
Root
repetere

Grammar

Verb typeregular (repeat, repeats, repeated)

Examples

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Here "repeat" means to say it again.

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"Repeated" is the past form of "repeat".

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"Repeats" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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This word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 10: repeat, regret, aye and 7 more words.