reframe
Britishverb
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to support or enclose (a picture, photograph, etc) in a new or different frame
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to change the plans or basic details of (a policy, idea, etc)
reframe policy issues and problems
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to look at, present, or think of (beliefs, ideas, relationships, etc) in a new or different way
reframe masculinity from this new perspective
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to change the focus or perspective of (a view) through a lens
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to say (something) in a different way
reframe the question
Example Sentences
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To confront the world’s suffering, we must reframe how we turn away—not to ignore, but to think, feel and act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
One useful way to reframe the decision is to view compensation and equity together, rather than separately.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026
It aims to reframe her as a documenter of the city's working class, LGBTQ+ communities and nightlife.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Populating one’s life with equally expansive souls, Erivo advises, makes it easier to reframe “too much” as “simply more.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
“I know things got a little testy today. I think I need to reframe my questions next time. But dialogue is always good. There’s no solution without communication.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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