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Rephrase

Verb / ri:ˈfreɪz / Another word for rephrase — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To say or write something again, using different words to make the meaning clearer or easier to understand.

Synonyms & similar words

paraphrase reword paraphrase reword alter revise rewrite restate reformulate recast reword reinterpret re-express reform

Example sentences

  1. I had to rephrase the instructions so that my little brother could understand.
  2. Can you rephrase that sentence? I didn't quite understand it.
  3. The teacher asked the student to rephrase their answer.
  4. I had to rephrase the question so that it was clearer.
  5. Sometimes it's helpful to rephrase something so that it makes more sense.

Quotes

  • "I had to rephrase my signature a little bit so that autograph hounds couldn't figure out my signature."
  • - David Alan Grier
  • "The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it." "No, I disagree." "That's because you're an idiot." "You rephrase that." "I retract that."

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