restate

[ ree-steyt ]

verb (used with object)

, re·stat·ed, re·stat·ing.

1. to state again or in a new way.

restate

/ riːˈsteɪt /

verb

1. tr to state or affirm again or in a new way

Derived Forms

• reˈstatement, noun

Other Words From

• re·statement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of restate¹

First recorded in 1705–15; re- + state

Example Sentences

Clement could only restate the fact: “Well, with respect, Justice Thomas,” he said, “you do have materials from them.”

From Slate

Most Tory promises restate existing policies and targets established over the past five years, from increasing the number of doctors and nurses by 120,000 to introducing a cap on care costs next year.

From BBC

Despite abandoning its long-standing plan to borrow and spend £28bn of public money on new, green industries, Reeves will restate Labour's commitment to a new vision for a green economy, reflecting thinking in the US and Europe.

From BBC

It’s important to restate that being open to good-faith criticism is essential.

From Seattle Times

After the jubilation of last weekend's win over Liverpool, Arsenal produced another statement performance to restate their title credentials.

From BBC

Related Words

• echo
• rehash
• reiterate
• renew