Synonyms of restate

restate

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈstāt 

as in to translate

to express something (as a text or statement) in different words

though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translate
• summarize
• rephrase
• paraphrase
• reword
• reiterate
• recapitulate
• sum up
• boil down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quote
• repeat
• reproduce
• echo
• copy
• transcribe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restate

Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf restated last week, while speaking to Yahoo! — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026

It was tempered only by a parallel movement to celebrate Garrincha’s life and to restate, one last time and for future generations, the reasons for his status as a national emblem. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026

If a meeting meanders, ask for the decision, restate next steps, and make sure responsibilities and budgets are realistic. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026

In the interview, Condal also restated his intention for Season 4 to cap off the series for good. — Matt Minton, Variety, 26 May 2026