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rephrase

[ ree-freyz ]
/ riˈfreɪz /
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verb (used with object), re·phrased, re·phras·ing.

to phrase again or differently: He rephrased the statement to give it less formality.

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RELATED WORDS

reword, paraphrase, recast

Nearby words

repetitive, repetitive dna, repetitive strain disorder, repetitive strain injury, repetitive stress injury, rephrase, repic, repine, repique, repl., replace

Origin of rephrase

First recorded in 1890–95; re- + phrase
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rephrase

/ (riːˈfreɪz) /

verb

(tr) to phrase again, esp so as to express more clearly
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