rephrase

[ ree-freyz ]

verb (used with object)

, re·phrased, re·phras·ing.

1. to phrase again or differently:

   He rephrased the statement to give it less formality.

rephrase

/ riːˈfreɪz /

verb

1. tr to phrase again, esp so as to express more clearly

Word History and Origins

Origin of rephrase¹

First recorded in 1890–95; re- + phrase

Example Sentences

Blanche keeps getting interrupted by mostly successful objections from the prosecutors, and the judge has occasionally asked him to rephrase the question.

From BBC

Mr Tatford wrote in response: "Please rephrase. This will be taken as a damaging concession."

From BBC

I’m going to slightly rephrase that question, though: How did those defining, significant turns like Glenn’s death or equivalent developments inform your approach to these latest spin-offs?

From Salon

She was responding to a Los Angeles Times reporter asking if there was anything she said in the 2021 documentary “Wendy Williams: What a Mess!” that she wished she could have rephrased.

From Salon

“Let me rephrase that: Anybody who is a Republican and can participate in the process is welcome to observe.”

From Salon

Related Words

• reword