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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rephrase. Accessed 7 May. 2021.
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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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The first known use of rephrase was in 1882
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