reword

[ ree-wurd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to put into other words:

   to reword a contract.

2. to repeat.

reword

/ riːˈwɜːd /

verb

1. tr to alter the wording of; express differently

Other Words From

• unre·worded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reword¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + word

Example Sentences

Researchers in the Navajo Nation anticipate that directives about the shots will have to be reworded to resonate with Native people.

From Washington Post

Because of this, where one formerly might underscore a word for emphasis, it is necessary now to reword the sentence altogether.

From Project Gutenberg