restate

verb

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

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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Dems, residents prefer local representation Precinct 1 Commissioner Roderick Miles, a Democrat from Fort Worth, restated his concerns that the redistricting process, aided by Public Interest Legal Foundation, was not transparent. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025 Andrew Gray, Sabine Siebold and Jeff Mason Reuters THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - NATO leaders on June 25 backed the big increase in defense spending that President Donald Trump had demanded, and restated their commitment to defend each other from attack. USA Today, 26 June 2025 There is no need to restate all that has happened since the election only months ago, and there is no point trying, as the picture changes by the hour. David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Red Bull team boss Christian Horner restated his commitment to the Red Bull Racing project after rumors had circulated about a potential offer from Ferrari. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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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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