Repeat ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Repeat ( verb )

1. Say or do (something) again or a number of times over, typically for emphasis or clarity.
2. Recite or perform (a piece of music or a text) again.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french repeter, from latin repetere, from re- "back" + petere "seek, attack".

Examples:

1. She repeated the instructions to make sure we understood them.
2. He repeated the story for the benefit of those who hadn't heard it before.
3. The singer repeated the chorus several times.
4. The class repeated the exercise to improve their skills.
5. The company is repeating its advertising campaign.

(As a noun)

Repeat ( noun )

1. Say or do (something) again or a number of times over, typically for emphasis or clarity.
2. Recite or perform (a piece of music or a text) again.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french repeter, from latin repetere, from re- "back" + petere "seek, attack".

Examples:

1. She repeated the instructions to make sure we understood them.
2. He repeated the story for the benefit of those who hadn't heard it before.
3. The singer repeated the chorus several times.
4. The class repeated the exercise to improve their skills.
5. The company is repeating its advertising campaign.