verb
rephrase
Rephrase (verb) means to say or write the same idea using different words. Example: “Let me rephrase that so it's clearer.”
verb
1
To say or write the same idea using different words.
"Make sure to rephrase your thesis in your conclusion."
"Let me rephrase that so it's clearer."
"The teacher asked him to rephrase his question."
How to use rephrase
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo express the same meaning in different wording, usually for clarity.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- rephrases
- Past tense
- rephrased
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Let me _____ that so it's clearer.
Etymology
From re-, "again," plus phrase.
Synonyms
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What does “rephrase” mean?
The word “rephrase” means to say or write the same idea using different words. In plain terms, to express the same meaning in different wording, usually for clarity.
How do you use “rephrase” in a sentence?
Here is “rephrase” used in a sentence: “Let me rephrase that so it's clearer.”
What part of speech is “rephrase”?
“Rephrase” is a verb.
What is the meaning of rephrase?
"rephrase" (verb) means to say or write the same idea using different words.
