Synonyms of restate

restate

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈstāt 

as in to translate

to express something (as a text or statement) in different words

though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translate
• summarize
• rephrase
• paraphrase
• reword
• reiterate
• recapitulate
• sum up
• boil down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quote
• repeat
• reproduce
• echo
• copy
• transcribe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restate

To return to Heidegger’s three apples, their counting simply restates the fact that there are three of them. — Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Buckingham Palace has formally restated that Prince Harry and Meghan remain nonworking royals, issuing a letter to officials and the media as the couple resettles in the United Kingdom. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Murder of Sonya Massey Milhiser's letter restates the facts of the case. — Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Listen for the real issue, restate your intention, and keep your center. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026