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repast

re·past
R r

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    • [noun ri-past, -pahst, ree-past, -pahst; verb ri-past, -pahst]
    • /noun rɪˈpæst, -ˈpɑst, ˈri pæst, -pɑst; verb rɪˈpæst, -ˈpɑst/
    • /rɪˈpɑːst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun ri-past, -pahst, ree-past, -pahst; verb ri-past, -pahst]
    • /noun rɪˈpæst, -ˈpɑst, ˈri pæst, -pɑst; verb rɪˈpæst, -ˈpɑst/

Definitions of repast word

  • noun repast a quantity of food taken or provided for one occasion of eating: to eat a light repast. 1
  • noun repast a meal: the evening repast. 1
  • noun repast the time during which a meal is eaten; mealtime. 1
  • noun repast Archaic. the taking of food, as at a meal. 1
  • noun repast Obsolete. food. 1
  • verb without object repast to eat or feast (often followed by on or upon). 1

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Origin of repast

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (noun) < Old French, derivative (compare past < Latin pāstus fodder) of repaistre to eat a meal < Late Latin repāscere to feed regularly, equivalent to Latin re- re- + pāscere to feed (cf. pasture)

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Parts of speech for Repast

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

repast popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

repast usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for repast

noun repast

  • banquet — A banquet is a grand formal dinner.
  • blue plate — a plate, often decorated with a blue willow pattern, divided by ridges into sections for holding apart several kinds of food.
  • brunch — Brunch is a meal that is eaten in the late morning. It is a combination of breakfast and lunch.
  • clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
  • din-din — dinner.

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