reprise

[ri-prahyz, ruh-preez]

noun

1. Law.,  Usually reprises. an annual deduction, duty, or payment out of a manor or estate, as an annuity or the like.

2. Music.

   1. a repetition.

   2. a return to the first theme or subject.

verb (used with object)

reprised, reprising 

1. to execute a repetition of; repeat.

   They reprised the elaborate dance number in the third act.

reprise

/ rɪˈpriːz /

noun

1. the repeating of an earlier theme

verb

1. to repeat (an earlier theme)

Word History and Origins

Origin of reprise¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reprise¹

C14: from Old French, from reprendre to take back, from Latin reprehendere ; see _reprehend

Example Sentences

Putin reportedly reprised his remarks later while speaking to Russian media.

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This made it easier for Nuñez to reprise the character and he hopes the familiarity of his character will act as a bridge for fans who may be wary of the new setting.

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Actor Philip Olivier has said he is "surprised and delighted" to be reprising his role as "Tinhead" when Brookside returns to the screen later this year.

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He is the first actor from the Harry Potter film franchise to reprise their role in the upcoming TV series.

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Actor Paul Usher is to reprise his role as one of soap opera's great villains, Barry Grant, as part of Brookside's one-off return to television.

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Related Words

• echo 
• recite 
• rehash 
• reiterate 
• renew 
• replay 
• restate