Repast — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ri-ˈpast/ re·past

Meaning & Definition of Repast

Repast (noun)

  1. something taken as food, meal
  2. the act or time of taking food

Repast (verb)

  1. feed
  2. to take food, feast

Repast (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. food eaten or prepared for eating at one time

    "monks taking their evening repast in silence"

    similar: chow, feed, meal, menu, mess, refection, table
    related: board, breakfast, buffet, collation, dinner, lunch, luncheon, refreshments, smorgasbord, snack, supper, tea, bite, gulp, morsel, serving, taste, banquet, feast, regale, spread, bake, barbecue, clambake, cookout, fry, fry-up (British), luau, picnic, potluck, roast

Repast (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in feast, banquet

    similar: banquet, feast, dine, eat, fare, feed, partake, refresh, victual, chow (down), dig in, glut, gorge, gormandize, overeat, overfeed, pig out, graze, nibble, nosh, pick, snack, board, dine out, mess, breakfast, lunch, sup, picnic
    opposite: diet, fast

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Repast

The most common words with a similar meaning to Repast:

chow, feed, meal, menu, mess, refection, table, banquet, feast, dine, eat, fare, partake, refresh, victual, chow (down), dig in, glut, gorge, gormandize, overeat, overfeed, pig out, graze, nibble, nosh, pick, snack, board, dine out, breakfast, lunch, sup, picnic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Repast

Words with the opposite meaning of Repast:

diet, fast

Related Words for Repast

buffet, collation, dinner, luncheon, refreshments, smorgasbord, supper, tea, bite, gulp, morsel, serving, taste, regale, spread, bake, barbecue, clambake, cookout, fry, fry-up, luau, potluck, roast

Word Forms of Repast

Inflections: repasted, repasting, repasts

Origin & Etymology of Repast

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from (soi) repaistre to feed upon, from re- + pestre, paistre to feed, from Latin pascere food

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Repast

What does "Repast" mean?

"Repast" means something taken as food, meal. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: something taken as food, meal. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Repast"?

Other words for "Repast" include chow, feed, meal, menu, mess, refection, table and banquet. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Repast" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Repast"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Repast". Common alternatives include chow, feed, meal, menu, mess, refection, table, banquet, feast and dine.

What is the opposite of "Repast"?

Antonyms of "Repast" include diet and fast.

How do you use "Repast" in a sentence?

Examples of "Repast" in a sentence: "monks taking their evening repast in silence".

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

"Repast" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Repast"?

"Repast" is pronounced /ri-ˈpast/ and divided into syllables as re·past.

What is the origin of the word "Repast"?

"Repast" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from (soi) repaistre to feed upon, from re- + pestre, paistre to feed, from Latin pascere food. First known use: 14th century.