reword

re·word

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈwərd\

Definition of REWORD

transitive verb

1

: to repeat in the same words

2

: to alter the wording of; also : to restate in other words

Examples of REWORD

1. You should reword this sentence.
2. <I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it.>

First Known Use of REWORD

1602

Related to REWORD

Synonyms: rephrase, restate, paraphrase, translate

Antonyms: quote

Related Words: boil down, recapitulate, reiterate, summarize, sum up

Near Antonyms: echo, repeat; copy, reproduce, transcribe

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Rhymes with REWORD

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