restate

verb

re·​state (ˌ)rē-ˈstāt How to pronounce restate (audio)
restated; restating; restates
Synonyms of restatenext

transitive verb

: to state again or in another way

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
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Meanwhile, official Iranian outlets restated an uncompromising position on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 If tension rises, restate your point simply. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026 If a neighbor or sibling reacts sharply, lower your tone, restate the issue, and offer a simple solution. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 Chrupalla also in March restated to the Bild newspaper the AfD's long-term ambition that all 40,000 or so American troops stationed in Germany should be withdrawn. David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1713, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restate was circa 1713

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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restate. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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restate

verb
re·​state (ˈ)rē-ˈstāt How to pronounce restate (audio)
: to state again or in another way

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