reframe
Britishverb
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to support or enclose (a picture, photograph, etc) in a new or different frame
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to change the plans or basic details of (a policy, idea, etc)
reframe policy issues and problems
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to look at, present, or think of (beliefs, ideas, relationships, etc) in a new or different way
reframe masculinity from this new perspective
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to change the focus or perspective of (a view) through a lens
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to say (something) in a different way
reframe the question
Example Sentences
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Understanding anatomy through this evolutionary lens can also help us reframe how we see common medical problems.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
"We want to reframe the conversation around image-based abuse away from nudity and towards consent."
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
But I encourage you to reframe your mindset and think of saving for retirement as an act of kindness toward your future self.
From MarketWatch ● May 30, 2026
And after months of growing concerns, other tech leaders are joining Garman in trying to reframe how AI is seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
This stuff got me down, but I tried to reframe it as an opportunity to learn, to use what power I could find inside a situation I’d never have chosen for myself.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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