restate

[ree-steyt]

verb (used with object)

restated, restating 

1. to state again or in a new way.

restate

/ riːˈsteɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to state or affirm again or in a new way

Other Word Forms

• restatement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of restate¹

First recorded in 1705–15; re- + state

Example Sentences

The order also restates a number of existing city policies, including requirements that law enforcement officers wear body cameras and identifying information, and a ban on wearing masks.

From BBC

Katz also restated his desire to encourage Palestinians to "voluntarily emigrate" from the Gaza to other countries.

From BBC

The Aberdeen-based group, which provides oilfield and engineering services, warned in April that it had to restate its accounts from previous years.

From BBC

Since then, Israel has restated its aim to destroy Hamas and recover the hostages, of whom 54 remain in captivity and 23 are thought to still be alive.

From BBC

Nora restates why she left her marriage and explains as best she can the reasons she stayed away from her children all these years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• echo 
• rehash 
• reiterate 
• renew