Let me reiterate what I've said.
Source: tatoeba (1096385)
Reiterate
/ɹiˈɪtəɹeɪt/
Synonyms for "reiterate" (108 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Strong matches (32)
Verb(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
new states
Related words (54)
reduplicatedreechoedregurgitatedrehashrehearsereissuereiteratedrenewrepeatrepeatedreprintreprisereproducedresayrestateresumeretailretellretoldreview
Show 11 more words
rewordrun oversay oversay over againsum upsummarizetautologizetwice toldtwice-toldwarmed overwarmed up
Verb(14 words)
reechoingreemphasizereemphasizedreemphasizesreemphasizingreexecuterehashedrepeat the claimrepeats observationreperformreprisereprisingretellsummarize
Adjective(2 words)
repeating designrepeating patterns
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: repeat, iterate, restate, battologize, belabors.
- Sentence evidence is available for reiterate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, 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 "reiterate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "reiterate"
Keep "reiterate" 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 "reiterate" 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 "reiterate", 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 "reiterate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesreiterate claimsreiterate conclusionsreiterate findingsreiterate resultsreiterate the argumentreiterate the point
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
19 translations across 14 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- повтарям verb (to say or do for a second time)
Catalan
1 entries- reiterar verb (to say or do for a second time)
Galician
1 entries- reiterar verb (to say or do for a second time)
German
2 entries- noch einmal zum Ausdruck bringen verb (to say or do for a second time)
- reiterieren verb (to say or do for a second time)
Hungarian
2 entries- elismétel verb (to say or do for a second time)
- megismétel verb (to say or do for a second time)
Māori
1 entries- tōai verb (to say or do for a second time)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- gjenta verb (to say or do for a second time)
Norwegian Nynorsk
2 entries- gjenta verb (to say or do for a second time)
- gjentake verb (to say or do for a second time)
Polish
2 entries- powtarzać verb (to say or do for a second time)
- powtórzyć verb (to say or do for a second time)
Portuguese
1 entries- reiterar verb (to say or do for a second time)
Russian
2 entries- повтори́ть verb (to say or do for a second time)
- повторя́ть verb (to say or do for a second time)
Scottish Gaelic
1 entries- ath-aithris verb (to say or do for a second time)
Spanish
1 entries- reiterar verb (to say or do for a second time)
Swedish
1 entries- upprepa verb (to say or do for a second time)
Sample sentences
9 total sentences available.
At a corner convenience store before midnight, I pick up a cold bottled green tea and a cream cheese pastry. At the counter is a lady vendor that I have seen before. She is wearing a pandemic mask. I ask, "Where are you from?" "Ethiopia," she answers. "Wow, that's why you don't look East Indian. The rest in this store are all East Indians. How long have you been in Canada?" "I've been here since January," she says. It is the 24th of October of 2021. I add, "You speak good English." "I went to an English school there in Ethiopia," she explains. "You speak English well," I reiterate. "Thank you!" she exclaims happily. Outside the store, on the other side of the street, is Mike the lonely old tubby Turk waiting at the bus stop. I see him often at that store.
Source: tatoeba (10459972)
Ziri had to reiterate his original terms.
Source: tatoeba (11369952)
Reiterate what you stated.
Source: tatoeba (12650461)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "reiterate"?
Closest matches include repeat, iterate, restate, battologize, belabors.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "reiterate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.