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Definition of reframe

reframe

/ˌriːˈfreɪm/
re · frame

Plural:reframes
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Adjective:reframable
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Past Simple:reframed
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Past Participle:reframed
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Present Participle:reframing
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reframe Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To express, interpret, or conceptualize an idea, issue, or situation in a different way so as to change one's perspective.

Example

"She learned to reframe setbacks as valuable opportunities for professional growth."


2

To place a picture, photograph, or lens of glass in a new or different physical frame.

Example

"The curator decided to reframe the nineteenth-century watercolour in acid-free mounting and oak."


3

To adjust the position or composition of a camera shot so as to alter what is visible within the borders of the image.

Example

"The cinematographer asked the camera operator to reframe the shot slightly to the left to include the doorway."

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• noun

1

An instance of expressing or interpreting a concept, problem, or situation from a new perspective.

Example

"The therapist offered a helpful cognitive reframe that reduced the client's anxiety about the upcoming presentation."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reframe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reframe
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