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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If a gatekeeper hesitates, breathe and restate your win. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026 The disciplinary verdict against Israeli soccer, judged last August, was finally announced after a meeting of FIFA’s ruling council chaired by Infantino, who restated his organization had peaceful goals in a month of turmoil for World Cup planning amid war in the Middle East. ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 The bill just restates what the Constitution already says. Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 During a daily briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian restated the country’s wish for the conflict to come to an end and pointed to its economic effects, the outlet reported. Tara Suter, The Hill, 16 Mar. 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 Apr. 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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