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frequenting

fre·quent
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [adjective free-kwuh nt; verb fri-kwent, free-kwuh nt]
    • /adjective ˈfri kwənt; verb frɪˈkwɛnt, ˈfri kwənt/
    • /ˈfriː.kwənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective free-kwuh nt; verb fri-kwent, free-kwuh nt]
    • /adjective ˈfri kwənt; verb frɪˈkwɛnt, ˈfri kwənt/

Definitions of frequenting word

  • adjective frequenting happening or occurring at short intervals: to make frequent trips to Tokyo. 1
  • adjective frequenting constant, habitual, or regular: a frequent guest. 1
  • adjective frequenting located at short distances apart: frequent towns along the shore. 1
  • verb with object frequenting to visit often; go often to; be often in: to frequent the art galleries. 1
  • noun frequenting Present participle of frequent. 1

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Origin of frequenting

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English: ample, profuse < Latin frequent- (stem of frequēns) crowded; (v.) (< Middle French fréquenter) < Latin frequentāre, derivative of frequēns

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Parts of speech for Frequenting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

frequenting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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.

frequenting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for frequenting

noun frequenting

  • acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
  • fraternization — to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.
  • fraternisation — (chiefly, British) alternative spelling of fraternization.
  • association — An association is an official group of people who have the same job, aim, or interest.

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