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repost

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈpoʊst// re·post

v. to share someone else's post or message on social media so your own followers can see it. You do this when you find something interesting or important that you want to pass along.

v. to publish a piece of digital content that was originally shared by another user. Transitive; typically used in the context of social media platforms to increase the reach of a specific message or image.


SIMPLE

I decided to repost the video because it was so funny.

CONTEXTUAL

Many users reposted the charity's announcement to help raise money for the local animal shelter.

COMPLEX

While some creators encourage fans to repost their artwork with proper credit, others prefer that users share the original link to ensure traffic remains on the primary source.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object, usually referring to digital content like a photo, video, or article.

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