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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'rephrase' combines the Latin prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') with 'phrase', which derives from Latin 'phrasis' and Greek 'phrasis' (meaning 'speech' or 'utterance'). The term developed to mean 'to express something again in different words'.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + phrase (from Latin phrasis, meaning speech or utterance, way of speaking). The prefix indicates repetition while the root refers to linguistic expression.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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