diff --git a/doc/doxygen/riot.doxyfile b/doc/doxygen/riot.doxyfile
index 493c165c5a..418571e199 100644
--- a/doc/doxygen/riot.doxyfile
+++ b/doc/doxygen/riot.doxyfile
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ BRIEF_MEMBER_DESC      = YES
 # brief descriptions will be completely suppressed.
 # The default value is: YES.
 
-REPEAT_BRIEF           = NO
+REPEAT_BRIEF           = YES
 
 # This tag implements a quasi-intelligent brief description abbreviator that is
 # used to form the text in various listings. Each string in this list, if found