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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Musk also restated his goal to have Robotaxis in dozens of major cities by the end of the year. Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026 The bill just restates what the Constitution already says, Foreman acknowledged in an interview. Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026 If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026 In a follow-up post on X, Khanna restated his support for a wealth tax. Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025 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 4 Feb. 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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