Frequenting: meaning, definitions and examples

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frequenting

 

[ ˈfriːkwəntɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

repeatedly visiting

Frequenting refers to the act of visiting a place or person regularly or often. It implies a habitual presence in a location or a consistent engagement with a particular activity or group.

Synonyms

habitual presence, haunting, patronizing, visiting.

Examples of usage

  • She is frequenting the local coffee shop every morning.
  • He enjoys frequenting art galleries to appreciate the latest exhibitions.
  • They have been frequenting the same restaurant for years.
  • Frequenting the gym has become part of her daily routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "frequenting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frequentação

🇮🇳 बार-बार जाना

🇩🇪 häufiges Besuchen

🇮🇩 sering mengunjungi

🇺🇦 часте відвідування

🇵🇱 częste odwiedzanie

🇯🇵 頻繁に訪れること

🇫🇷 fréquentation

🇪🇸 frecuentación

🇹🇷 sık sık gitme

🇰🇷 자주 방문하기

🇸🇦 التردد

🇨🇿 časté navštěvování

🇸🇰 časté navštevovanie

🇨🇳 频繁光顾

🇸🇮 pogosto obiskovanje

🇮🇸 viðvarandi heimsóknir

🇰🇿 жиі бару

🇬🇪 ხშირად სტუმრობა

🇦🇿 tez-tez getmək

🇲🇽 frecuentación

Etymology

The term 'frequenting' comes from the Middle English 'frequenten', which is derived from the Latin 'frequentare', a frequentative form of 'frequens', meaning 'numerous, crowded, full'. The idea embedded within the term is one of repeated action or presence. The Proto-Indo-European root of 'frequent' relates to the notion of gathering or coming together in a substantial manner, hinting at a collective presence. The usage of 'frequenting' has evolved over the centuries, often in the context of social behavior, indicating the patterns of interactions people have with places and communities. With a basis in the concepts of movement and repetition, it connects closely to social habits and personal routines, making it a commonly used term in discussions about lifestyle and belonging.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,344, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.