restate

verb

re·​state (ˌ)rē-ˈstāt 

restated; restating; restates

transitive verb

: to state again or in another way

Synonyms of restate

• translate
• summarize

Examples of restate in a Sentence

She needs to restate her arguments.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Now more than ever, those in the client service business need to rethink and restate their value. — Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Conflicting arguments The ​current head of Autostrade issued ​an open letter on ⁠Wednesday, restating the company’s commitment to ensure that such a tragedy is not repeated. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026

If someone hesitates, gently restate the goal and offer one reasonable option while staying loyal to your own needs. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1713, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

restate

verb

re·​state (ˈ)rē-ˈstāt 

: to state again or in another way