reword

American

[ree-wurd] / riˈwɜrd /

verb (used with object)

to put into other words.

to reword a contract.
to repeat.

reword British

/ riːˈwɜːd /

verb

(tr) to alter the wording of; express differently

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Other Word Forms

unreworded

adjective

Etymology

Origin of reword

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + word

Example Sentences

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I would reword stuff because it would feel a little harsh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Another common use is how to reword a message or how to fix an issue in a relationship.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

He searched his brain to reword the instructions.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

If not, how might you reword the description to make it more accurate?

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

My advice is to reword the sentence: Somebody forgot a coat.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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