reword

[ree-wurd]

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verb (used with object)

to put into other words: to reword a contract.
to repeat.

Origin of reword

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + word

Related formsun·re·word·ed, adjective

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Because of this, where one formerly might underscore a word for emphasis, it is necessary now to reword the sentence altogether.
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British Dictionary definitions for reword

reword

verb

(tr) to alter the wording of; express differently

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Word Origin and History for reword

v.

"to express in other words," c.1600, from re- "back, again" + word (v.). Related: Reworded; rewording.

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Because of this, where one formerly might underscore a word for emphasis, it is necessary now to reword the sentence altogether.

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Word Origin and History for reword

v.

Origin of reword