Synonyms for frequent
ˈfri kwənt; frɪˈkwɛnt, ˈfri kwəntfre·quent

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1. frequent

   Common signifies frequently occurring, not out of the regular course, not exceptional; hence, not above the average, not excellent or distinguished, inferior, or even low; common also signifies pertaining to or participated in by two or more persons or things; as, sorrow is common to the race. General may signify pertaining equally to all of a class, race, etc., but very commonly signifies pertaining to the greater number, but not necessarily to all. Universal applies to all without exception; general applies to all with possible or comparatively slight exceptions; common applies to very many without deciding whether they are even a majority. A common remark is one we often hear; a general experience is one that comes to the majority of people; a universal experience is one from which no human being is exempt. It is dangerous for a debater to affirm a universal proposition, since that can be negatived by a single exception, while a general statement is not invalidated even by adducing many exceptions. We say a common opinion, common experience, a general rule, general truth, a universal law. Compare synonyms for NORMAL; USUAL.

   Synonyms:
   common, commonplace, customary, everyday, familiar, general, habitual, normal, ordinary, popular, prevalent, public, universal, usual

   Antonyms:
   exceptional, infrequent, rare, singular, uncommon, unknown, unusual

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1. frequent

   Synonyms:
   many, repeated, numerous, recurrent, general, continual, usual, common

   Antonyms:
   few, solitary, rare, scanty, casual

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1. frequentadjective

   coming at short intervals or habitually

   "a frequent guest"; "frequent complaints"

   Antonyms:
   occasional(a), rare, infrequent, uncommon

2. frequentverb

   frequently encountered

   "a frequent (or common) error is using the transitive verb `lay' for the intransitive `lie'";

   Antonyms:
   infrequent, occasional(a), rare, uncommon

3. patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsorverb

   do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

   Synonyms:
   haunt, keep going, give away, betray, patronise, support, browse, shit, shop, condescend, buy at, stag, patronize, rat, sponsor, snitch, patronage, denounce, tell on, grass, shop at

   Antonyms:
   infrequent, occasional(a), uncommon, rare

4. frequent, hauntverb

   be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place

   "She haunts the ballet"

   Synonyms:
   sponsor, ghost, stalk, buy at, shop at, patronize, patronise, shop, obsess, haunt

   Antonyms:
   occasional(a), infrequent, uncommon, rare

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1. frequentadjective

   Synonyms:
   common, usual, oft-repeated, every day, of common occurrence

2. frequentverb

   Synonyms:
   haunt, visit often, resort to frequently

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1. List of paraphrases for "frequent":

   recurrent, prevalent, frequently, repeated, common, regular, frequency, often, asked, commonplace, infrequent

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1. Superintendent Donna McMullan:

   For the most part, our community trusts the leaders in Jefferson City Schools to make decisions that are in the best interest of our students and staff, our school leaders are focused on establishing a culture that promotes the importance of wearing face coverings along with other recommended mitigation strategies, which include social distancing and frequent hand washing.

2. Dominic Haslam:

   It is in the field of the Neglected Tropical Diseases where we are most often in communities facing high levels of chronic insecurity, subject either to long-term conflict or frequent flashpoints.

3. Anne Snel-Simmons:

   It is a structural increase in data and reporting. We need to prepare for much more frequent and intense visits, which we never had in the past. It's a new concept for Dutch banks.

4. Joseph Addison:

   From social intercourse are derived some of the highest enjoyments of life; where there is a free interchange of sentiments the mind acquires new ideas, and by frequent exercise of its powers, the understanding gains fresh vigor.

5. Robert Redfield:

   We have powerful tools at our disposal -- social distancing, wear a face cover in public, and be disciplined about the frequent hand washing, we are not defenseless against this disease.