Rehearse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ri-ˈhərs/ re·hearse

Meaning & Definition of Rehearse

Rehearse (verb)

  1. to say again, repeat
  2. to recite aloud in a formal manner
  3. to present an account of, relate

Rehearse (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to do over and over so as to become skilled

    "the orchestra rehearsed the symphony until they finally got it to the conductor's satisfaction"

    similar: exercise, practice, run over
    related: groove, perfect, refine, point (for), prepare (for), train (with), drill, repeat, work (at or on), review, study

  2. to give an oral or written account of in some detail

    "wrote a letter to the management rehearsing in lurid detail our terrible stay at their hotel"

    similar: chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, recount, relate, report, tell, set forth
    related: deliver, give, reel off, state, utter, voice, detail, enumerate, itemize, particularize, bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, delineate, depict, express, render, sketch

  3. to say or state again

    "rehearsed her story about why she was late as she walked into the meeting"

    similar: chime, din, iterate, reiterate, repeat, come again
    related: paraphrase, reword, echo, reecho, mouth, parrot, abstract, encapsulate, epitomize, outline, recap, recapitulate, summarize, sum up

  4. to specify one after another

    "rehearsed the list of things he wanted for his birthday so that there would be no doubt in my mind"

    similar: detail, enumerate, itemize, list, numerate, recite, reel off, tick (off)
    related: outline, tabulate, tally, catalog, inventory, chart, diagram, graph, calculate, compute, estimate, figure, reckon, cite, mention, name

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rehearse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rehearse:

exercise, practice, run over, chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, recount, relate, report, tell, chime, din, iterate, reiterate, repeat, detail, enumerate, itemize, list, numerate, reel off, tick (off), set forth, come again

Related Words for Rehearse

groove, perfect, refine, point (for), prepare (for), train (with), drill, work (at or on), review, study, deliver, give, state, utter, voice, particularize, bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, delineate, depict, express, render, sketch, paraphrase, reword, echo

Word Forms of Rehearse

Inflections: rehearsed, rehearsing

Derived words: rehearser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Rehearse

Middle English rehersen, from Anglo-French rehercer, from re- + hercer to harrow, from herce harrow hearse

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Rehearse

What does "Rehearse" mean?

"Rehearse" means to say again, repeat. As a verb, it is defined as: to say again, repeat. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rehearse"?

Other words for "Rehearse" include exercise, practice, run over, chart, chronicle, describe, narrate and recite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rehearse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rehearse"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rehearse". Common alternatives include exercise, practice, run over, chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, recount and relate.

How do you use "Rehearse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rehearse" in a sentence: "the orchestra rehearsed the symphony until they finally got it to the conductor's satisfaction"; "wrote a letter to the management rehearsing in lurid detail our terrible stay at their hotel"; "rehearsed her story about why she was late as she walked into the meeting".

Is "Rehearse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rehearse" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Rehearse"?

"Rehearse" is pronounced /ri-ˈhərs/ and divided into syllables as re·hearse.

What is the origin of the word "Rehearse"?

"Rehearse" comes from Middle English rehersen, from Anglo-French rehercer, from re- + hercer to harrow, from herce harrow hearse. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Rehearse" meaning "to do over and over so as to become skilled"?

When "Rehearse" (verb) means to do over and over so as to become skilled, synonyms include exercise, practice and run over.