restate

verb

re·​state (ˌ)rē-ˈstāt 

restated; restating; restates

transitive verb

: to state again or in another way

Synonyms

• translate
• summarize

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

Recent Examples on the Web

First is a basic adjustment for inflation: Earlier projections of $84 trillion (in 2020 dollars) become $100 trillion when restated in 2023 terms. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025

Last week, Trump said that the U.S. would be sending Patriot air defense munitions to Ukraine, restating his dissatisfaction with Putin. —Tara Suter, The Hill, 20 July 2025

China restated its opposition to the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement after the Trump administration initiated a review of the trilateral defense pact. —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025

That Add Value To The Certificate Program Assignments should stretch learners and not just restate the material. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1713, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

restate

verb

re·​state (ˈ)rē-ˈstāt 

: to state again or in another way