rephrase
Definition
- Verb:
- To express the same message, idea, or question using different words. The goal is to clarify meaning, improve understanding, or present the information in a new way without changing the core message.
Usage
The verb "rephrase" is used when someone needs to say something again, differently. It is often followed by the clause or statement being changed. * It is commonly used in learning, writing, and communication contexts. * It can be used transitively (e.g., "rephrase the sentence") or intransitively (e.g., "Let me rephrase.").
Examples
- Verb:
- The teacher asked the student to rephrase the answer in her own words.
- "That wasn't clear. Let me rephrase my question," he said.
- Could you rephrase that statement? It sounds a bit harsh.
Advanced Usage
- "to rephrase something as a question": To change a statement into an interrogative form.
- Instead of giving an order, try to rephrase your request as a question.
- The concept is central to techniques like paraphrasing, where the original structure and wording are significantly altered while preserving meaning.
Variants and Related Words
- Rephrasing (n): The act or result of expressing something in different words.
- Your rephrasing of the paragraph made it much easier to understand.
- Paraphrase (v/n): A close synonym, though "paraphrase" can sometimes imply a longer or more detailed rewording, while "rephrase" is often for a single sentence or idea.
Synonyms
- Reword: To change the wording of.
- Restate: To state again or in a new way.
- Put differently: To express in another manner.
Related Phrases
- In other words: A phrase used to introduce a rephrasing.
- The system is inefficient; in other words, it wastes time and money.
Verb
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express the same message in different words
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