Meaning & use
rephrase
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to say or write something again using different words, usually to make it clearer.
See it in a sentence
Let me rephrase the question so it's easier to answer.
The editor asked the writer to rephrase the awkward sentence.
A note on using this word
Rephrase focuses on changing the wording while keeping the same underlying meaning, unlike 'summarize,' which condenses the content.
Words with a similar meaning
rewordrestate
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