fre·quent
frē-ˈkwent 
ˈfrē-kwənt
ˈfrē-kwənt
frequented; frequenting; frequents
1
: to associate with, be in, or resort to often or habitually
a bar frequented by sports fans
a restaurant frequented by local politicians
2
archaic
: to read systematically or habitually
frequenter
noun
fre·quent
ˈfrē-kwənt
1
3
: acting or returning regularly or often
a frequent visitor
a frequent customer
frequentness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of frequent in a Sentence
Verb
He began frequenting cheap bars.
a neighborhood frequented by tourists
a restaurant frequented by local politicians
Adjective
We made frequent trips to town.
This bus makes frequent stops.
She was a frequent visitor to the museum.
He is one of our most frequent customers.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
To keep residents safe, public health officials recommend: Avoiding areas frequented by wild rabbits and rodents.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Their child-free lifestyle fuels frequent travel and personal growth, with 88% directing their income toward enriching experiences and self-development, while 76% credit their child-free status for enabling these pursuits.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Verb
People frequenting high-end restaurants balk at prices but still pay to fill dining rooms to capacity every night, Mid- and high-end restaurants would appear to have high check averages, but there may not be a turnover of tables as there had been before Covid.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
To keep residents safe, public health officials recommend: Avoiding areas frequented by wild rabbits and rodents.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
While running a new pharmaceutical shop in Moorpark, Wang’s father, Peter, the CEO and co-founder of Honeybee Health, randomly struck up a conversation with a frequent customer who just so happened to be a kids’ talent manager.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Their child-free lifestyle fuels frequent travel and personal growth, with 88% directing their income toward enriching experiences and self-development, while 76% credit their child-free status for enabling these pursuits.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequent. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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frequent
1 of 2 adjective
fre·quent
ˈfrē-kwənt
1
: happening often
made frequent trips to town
2
: regular entry 1 sense 3b, habitual
a frequent visitor to the museum
frequently
adverb
frequentness
noun
frequent
2 of 2 verb
fre·quent
frē-ˈkwent
ˈfrē-kwənt
: to visit, associate with, or go to often
frequents the library
frequenter
noun
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