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rephrase

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re·phrase  (r-frz)
tr.v. re·phrased, re·phras·ing, re·phras·es
To phrase again, especially to state in a new, clearer, or different way.

rephrase [riːˈfreɪz]
vb
(tr) to phrase again, esp so as to express more clearly
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Verb1.rephrase - express the same message in different words
ingeminate, iterate, reiterate, repeat, restate, retell - to say, state, or perform again; "She kept reiterating her request"
translate - express, as in simple and less technical language; "Can you translate the instructions in this manual for a layman?"; "Is there a need to translate the psychiatrist's remarks?"

rephrase
verb reword, paraphrase, recast, say in other words, put differently The executive rephrased the question.
Translations
rephrase [riːˈfreɪz] VTexpresar de otro modo, decir con otras palabras
rephrase [ˌriːˈfreɪz] vt [+ comment, question, statement] → reformuler
rephrase
vtneu formulieren, umformulieren
rephrase [riːˈfreɪz] vtformulare in modo diverso


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