restate

verb
UK: /ˌriːˈsteɪt/
US: /ˌriːˈsteɪt/

  1. To say something again, usually in a slightly different way.

    1. Can you restate the question, please? It was unclear.
    2. Let me restate my position so there is no misunderstanding about the matter.

  2. To express something in a new or different way.

    1. I will restate my concern, this time more plainly.
    2. The lawyer had to restate the facts of the case to clarify it for the jury.

Synonyms

recap repeat rephrase summarize reword
restate noun

  1. A new or different expression of something.

    1. Here is a restate of the original problem.
    2. This document is a restate of the company's core values for employees.
restate transitive-verb

  1. Say something again in another way.

    1. Please restate that for the record.
    2. Restate what the witness said so we are clear about the details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "restate" in English means: To say something again, usually in a slightly different way., To express something in a new or different way..

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

Synonyms for "restate": recap, repeat, rephrase, summarize, reword.

Example usage of "restate": "Can you restate the question, please? It was unclear.". More examples on the page.