Repeat (verb/noun):
- As a verb:
- To say or do something again, either once or several times:
- Example: “Please repeat after me: ‘I understand.'”
- Example: “She repeated the experiment to confirm the results.”
- To occur or happen again:
- Example: “History tends to repeat itself.”
- Example: “The same issue repeated throughout the project.”
- To broadcast or play something again, especially on television or radio:
- Example: “The TV channel will repeat the episode later tonight.”
- To say or do something again, either once or several times:
- As a noun:
- Something that is repeated, such as a broadcast or an event occurring again:
- Example: “The singer’s concert was a repeat of her previous tour.”
- A duplicate or replica of something:
- Example: “He ordered a repeat of his favorite meal at the restaurant.”
- Something that is repeated, such as a broadcast or an event occurring again:
Prepositions Used with “Repeat”
- Repeat after: Used to indicate the action of echoing or imitating someone.
- Example: “Repeat after me: ‘I solemnly swear.'”
- Repeat of: Used to specify the duplication or reoccurrence of something.
- Example: “This is a repeat of last year’s performance.”
Collocations with “Repeat”
- Repeat performance
- Repeat offender
- Repeat customer
- Repeat broadcast
- Repeat prescription
- Repeat order
- Repeat viewing
- Repeat test
- Repeat cycle
- Repeat lesson
- Repeat sequence
- Repeat occurrence
- Repeat visit
- Repeat occurrence
- Repeat occurrence
- Repeat attack
Example Sentences
- Please repeat your question—I didn’t quite catch it.
- The teacher asked the student to repeat the answer for clarity.
- He repeated his request for a second cup of coffee.
- History often repeats itself in surprising ways.
- The same issues repeated throughout the negotiations.
- The radio station will repeat the interview later this evening.
- They decided to repeat the experiment under controlled conditions.
- The TV network will repeat the championship game next weekend.
- She wore the same dress to the party, a repeat of her outfit from last year.
- He asked for a repeat of the song that just played on the radio.
- The doctor issued a repeat prescription for her medication.
- The movie received repeat viewings from fans who loved the story.
- He’s a repeat offender with several prior convictions.
- The restaurant’s repeat customers are a testament to its quality.
- The athlete achieved a repeat performance, winning the championship again.
- She requested a repeat of the training session due to its effectiveness.
- The car mechanic detected a repeat issue with the engine.
- They scheduled a repeat test to ensure accurate results.
- The artist’s exhibit was a repeat of his earlier collection.
- He submitted a repeat order for office supplies.
- She received a repeat lesson on advanced calculus from her tutor.
- The repeat occurrence of storms caused widespread damage.
- The TV show earned high ratings for its repeat broadcast.
- He watched a repeat episode of his favorite sitcom.
- The restaurant offered a repeat special on its popular dish.
- She enjoyed a repeat visit to her favorite vacation spot.
- The student requested a repeat explanation of the math problem.
- They conducted a repeat survey to track changes in public opinion.
- The suspect launched a repeat attack on the same target.
- The repeat occurrence of the flu season strained healthcare resources.
- He demonstrated a repeat sequence of dance steps for the class.
- The DJ played a repeat mix of hit songs during the party.
- They discussed a repeat occurrence of economic downturns.
- The pharmacist filled his repeat prescription without delay.
- The athlete’s coach praised her repeat performance in the tournament.
- She watched a repeat broadcast of the news segment she missed.
- He made a repeat visit to the doctor for a follow-up examination.
- The band played a repeat set of their greatest hits.
- She ordered a repeat round of drinks for her friends at the bar.
- The teacher planned a repeat demonstration of the science experiment.
- He received a repeat order for his handmade furniture.
- The scientist noted a repeat observation of the phenomenon.
- The clinic scheduled a repeat screening for the patient’s condition.
- The author’s latest book was a repeat success, topping the bestseller list.
- He requested a repeat examination of the financial records.
- The director approved a repeat performance of the play due to popular demand.
- They discussed a repeat occurrence of the problem in their production line.
- She completed a repeat course in advanced photography techniques.
- The company received a repeat order from a satisfied client.
- He experienced a repeat occurrence of the allergic reaction.