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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In a follow-up post on X, Khanna restated his support for a wealth tax. Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025 Well, what is dangerous is not restating what is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which says that our troops cannot follow unlawful orders, very clearly. NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025 Her memoir, Nobody's Girl, was published posthumously and restated her allegations against Andrew. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Accordingly, current year and prior-period figures will be restated, with Puma United’s results, assets, and liabilities presented separately from continuing operations, the company said. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 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 10 Jan. 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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