repeated

[ ri-pee-tid ]

adjective

1. done, made, or said again and again:

   repeated attempts.

repeated

/ rɪˈpiːtɪd /

adjective

1. done, made, or said again and again; continual or incessant

Derived Forms

• reˈpeatedly, adverb

Other Words From

• re·peat·ed·ly adverb
• non·re·peat·ed adjective
• un·re·peat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of repeated¹

First recorded in 1605–15; repeat + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He also repeated his commitment to "rebuild our ties with Europe too".

From BBC

"Forms of ‘fossil fascism’ are rapidly emerging as a mixture of ultranationalism, deception, disinformation, repeated lies, othering and eventually warmongering."

From Salon

As lawmakers prepare to return to the state Capitol to begin the special session Monday, Newsom and legislative leaders have repeated the message that they’re ready to work with the incoming president.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if the new administration doesn’t formally withdraw from NATO, Trump’s repeated hostility, particularly toward its crucial mutual defense clause, may yet serve to eviscerate the alliance.

From Salon

All day members of the public repeated to each other: "This is the biggest thing to happen in Walker in years."

From BBC

Related Words

• frequent
• periodic
• recurrent
• recurring