Iterate

/ˈɪtəɹeɪt/

Synonyms for "iterate" (78 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (16)

Noun(9 words)
afisrconceptual model sketchcount cyclescounting sequencecyclecyclingdesign sketchexperimental cycleexperiments
battologizefillgive an encore

Strong matches (23)

Adjective(2 words)
holistic designlooping step
Noun(8 words)
iteratingiterative designlogo designloopsmaking artmunjukprototypeprototyping

Related words (39)

Noun(6 words)
repeat patternrepeatingsluice designsprintsstep forwardtraverses
Adjective(2 words)
repetitive patternsocial system design

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: repeat, restate, afisr, battologize, conceptual model sketch.
  • Sentence evidence is available for iterate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "iterate".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "iterate"

Keep "iterate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "iterate" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "iterate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "iterate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

8 entries
perform operationprocess datarecurrepeatrepeat actionrepeat procedurestate againtell

More specific

7 entries

Collocations

6 entries
continuous iterationdata iterationiterative designiterative processiterative testingrepeat cycle

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

3 entries

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The roadmap will be updated regularly, and will evolve over time as we iterate on it based on feedback and usage in practise. It describes larger, multi-week cross-functional development we’re committed to.

Source: tatoeba (13211498)

The max() function iterates through the data to find the highest value.

Source: wiktionary

In mathematics, an iterated function is a function which is composed with itself, possibly ad infinitum, in a process called iteration.

Source: wiktionary

to iterate advice

Source: wiktionary

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Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "iterate"?

Closest matches include repeat, restate, afisr, battologize, conceptual model sketch.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "iterate"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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