reword

[ ree-wurd ]

/ riˈwɜrd /

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verb (used with object)

to put into other words: to reword a contract.

to repeat.

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Origin of reword

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + word

OTHER WORDS FROM reword

un·re·word·ed, adjective

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This is acting in every sense of the word—bringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.
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She vowed to repay the money—no official word, however, on whether she ever did that.
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The odds of getting re-arrested are a lot slimmer if a person has a job.
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Many hold classes in their living rooms, asking students to help re-arrange and then later put back furniture.
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He won re-election twice as governor of New York, and had the hubris to run for a fourth term before being defeated in 1994.
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Some were even re-arrested for the same nefarious purpose, and the daily papers published their names on each occasion.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.
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When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan's ear alone.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
Now for the tempering of the Gudgeons, I leave it to the judgment of the Workman; but a word or two of the polishing of it.
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British Dictionary definitions for reword

reword

/ (riːˈwɜːd) /

verb

(tr) to alter the wording of; express differently

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reword

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