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restate

[ ree-steyt ]
/ riˈsteɪt /
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verb (used with object), re·stat·ed, re·stat·ing.

to state again or in a new way.

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Origin of restate

First recorded in 1705–15; re- + state
Related formsre·state·ment, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for restate

restate

/ (riːˈsteɪt) /

verb

(tr) to state or affirm again or in a new way
Derived Formsrestatement, noun
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Word Origin and History for restate

restate

v.

also re-state, 1713, from re- + state (v.). Related: Restated; restating.

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