re-phrase — to express something in different words, especially to make the meaning clearer
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express something in different words, especially to make the meaning clearer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːˈfreɪz/
Korean meaning: 다른 말로 표현하다, 바꿔 말하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**프레**이즈
Example Sentences
- When my mom asked where I was last night, I had to re-phrase 'gaming until 3 AM' as 'studying late'.
- The teacher asked him to re-phrase his answer in simpler English.
- Let me re-phrase that: instead of 'epic fail,' let's call it 'a valuable learning experience.'
re-phrase
VERB//ˌriːˈfreɪz//
to express something in different words, especially to make the meaning clearer
to express something in different words, especially to make the meaning clearer
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Origin
라틴어 'phrase(구문)'에 '다시'를 뜻하는 접두사 're-'가 붙어서 '구문을 다시 만들다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“When my mom asked where I was last night, I had to re-phrase 'gaming until 3 AM' as 'studying late'.”
“The teacher asked him to re-phrase his answer in simpler English.”
“Let me re-phrase that: instead of 'epic fail,' let's call it 'a valuable learning experience.'”
“Could you re-phrase the instructions? I'm completely lost.”
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