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Definition of rephrase

rephrase

/ˌriːˈfreɪz/
re · phrase
Adjective:rephrasable
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Past Simple:rephrased
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Past Participle:rephrased
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Present Participle:rephrasing
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rephrase Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To express a statement, question, or idea in an alternative way, especially for greater clarity, precision, or tact.

Example

"The professor asked the student to rephrase her question so the entire lecture hall could understand the point she was raising."

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• Rhymes for rephrase

• Nearby Words

repetitive
repetitively
repetitiveness
rephrase
replace
replaceable
replacement

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the prefix 're-' (again) and the verb 'phrase', which ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'phrasis' (manner of expression, speech).

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