reframe

British  

/ riːˈfreɪm /

verb

1. to support or enclose (a picture, photograph, etc) in a new or different frame

2. to change the plans or basic details of (a policy, idea, etc)

   reframe policy issues and problems

3. to look at, present, or think of (beliefs, ideas, relationships, etc) in a new or different way

   reframe masculinity from this new perspective

4. to change the focus or perspective of (a view) through a lens

5. to say (something) in a different way

   reframe the question

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Example Sentences

"There's always a workaround, there's always a way to reframe it in your mind, but also physically, what you can do with those symptoms."

From BBC

In his own practice, Zakalik tries to reframe therapy in ways that men can more easily relate to.

From The Wall Street Journal

They reframe the conversation by focusing on the positives: “It’s a good thing you’re both involved in this,” or “You’re better off getting this out in the open,” or “You’re in a better situation than in years past.”

From MarketWatch

Although he writes that learning to “reframe” situations by reflecting on how they look through other people’s eyes has improved his relationships, Attia does not appear to have used that perspective-shifting skill to consider the barriers many encounter when seeking support and treatment for emotional and mental health.

From Slate

Reframe your sleep as a performance-enhancing strategy, says Troxel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• reevaluate
• reexamine
• replan
• rethink