fre|quent

fre|quent
fre|quent «adjective. FREE kwuhnt; verb. frih KWEHNT», adjective, verb.
–adj.
1. happening often, near together, or every little while: »

In my part of the country, storms are frequent in March. The coast has frequent lighthouses.

2. that does a thing often; constant; habitual; regular: »

He is a frequent caller at our house.

3. Obsolete. (of a place) filled; full; crowded.
–v.t.
1. to be often in; go to often: »

Frogs frequent ponds, streams, and marshes.

2. to visit or associate with: »

He frequents Lord Pembroke, a man of quality as well as of pleasure (New York Times Book Review).

–v.i.
Obsolete. to associate (with).
[< Latin frequēns, -entis crowded]
fre´|quent|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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