ribadire

Ribadire is an Italian verb meaning to reiterate, reaffirm, or emphasize something that has already been stated. It is used to restate a point, position, or fact with the aim of making it clear or binding. The verb can take a direct object such as una tesi, una posizione, un concetto, or be followed by a clause introduced by che, as in ha ribadito che la norma va rispettata.

Etymology and form: Ribadire is formed with the prefix ri- meaning “again” or “anew,” attached to a root that is historical and relatively rare in modern usage. It is a regular -ire verb with the standard present and imperfect conjugation patterns, often displaying the -isc- alternation in some present-tense forms. Common present-tense forms include io ribadisco, tu ribadisci, lui ribadisce, noi ribadiamo, voi ribadite, loro ribadiscono. The past participle is ribadito, and the gerund is ribadendo.

Usage notes: Ribadire is most common in formal or journalistic contexts, politics, diplomacy, and official statements. It connotes not just repeating, but reinforcing or reaffirming what has been said previously. It can be used with di + infinitive or with che clauses, e.g., ha ribadito la sua disponibilità; ha ribadito che si procede secondo il piano.

Related terms: Synonyms include reiterare, riaffermare, sottolineare nuovamente. Distinctions: ribadire emphasizes reaffirmation of a position or instruction, while simply ripetere may convey repetition without necessarily stressing authority or commitment.

Example sentences: Il ministro ha ribadito l’impegno del governo a vigilare sui mercati. Durante l’audizione, gli esperti hanno ribadito la necessità di riforme strutturali.