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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It was tempered only by a parallel movement to celebrate Garrincha’s life and to restate, one last time and for future generations, the reasons for his status as a national emblem. Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026 If a meeting meanders, ask for the decision, restate next steps, and make sure responsibilities and budgets are realistic. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 In the interview, Condal also restated his intention for Season 4 to cap off the series for good. Matt Minton, Variety, 26 May 2026 The nonprofit restated three years of financials. Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 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 3 Jun. 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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