SINCE 1828
rephrase
verb
re·phrase
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rephrased;
rephrasing
Definition of rephrase
: to phrase or express (something) in a different way especially to make the meaning clearer
Let me rephrase the question. … spoke first in precise medical terms, then quickly rephrased them in laymen's language.— George J. Church and Evan Thomas
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rephrase
verb
English Language Learners Definition of rephrase
: to say or write (something) again using different words in order to make the meaning clearer
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