reprised

re·prise

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-prahyz for 1; ruh-preez for 2, 3]
- /rɪˈpraɪz for 1; rəˈpriz for 2, 3 /
- /rɪˈpriːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-prahyz for 1; ruh-preez for 2, 3]
- /rɪˈpraɪz for 1; rəˈpriz for 2, 3 /

Definitions of reprised word

noun reprised Usually, reprises. Law. an annual deduction, duty, or payment out of a manor or estate, as an annuity or the like. 1
noun reprised Music. a repetition. a return to the first theme or subject. 1
verb with object reprised to execute a repetition of; repeat: They reprised the elaborate dance number in the third act. 1

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Origin of reprised

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French: a taking back, Old French, noun use of feminine past participle of reprendre to take back < Latin reprehendere to reprehend

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Parts of speech for Reprised

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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reprised popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reprised usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reprised

noun reprised

chorused — Music. a group of persons singing in unison. (in an opera, oratorio, etc.) such a group singing choral parts in connection with soloists or individual singers. a piece of music for singing in unison. a part of a song that recurs at intervals, usually following each verse; refrain.
encored — Simple past tense and past participle of encore.

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