rephrase

verb
UK: /ˌriːˈfreɪz/
US: /ˌriːˈfreɪz/

  1. To say something again in a different way to make the meaning clearer.

    1. Can you rephrase the question?
    2. The teacher asked the student to rephrase his answer to be more specific.

  2. To express something in a new and clearer way, often to improve understanding or avoid misunderstanding.

    1. Rephrase it simply for me.
    2. Could you rephrase that last point so that everyone understands its implications better?

Synonyms

rewrite paraphrase recast restate reword
rephrase noun

  1. A restatement of something in different words.

    1. Here is a rephrase of the task.
    2. The rephrase of his statement clarified his original intent considerably.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rephrase" in English means: To say something again in a different way to make the meaning clearer., To express something in a new and clearer way, often to improve understanding or avoid misunderstanding..

The phonetic transcription of "rephrase" is /ˌriːˈfreɪz/ in British English and /ˌriːˈfreɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rephrase": rewrite, paraphrase, recast, restate, reword.

Example usage of "rephrase": "Can you rephrase the question?". More examples on the page.