rephrase Definition
re·phrase (rē frāz′)
transitive verb -·phrased′, -·phras′·ing
to phrase again, esp. in a different way
rephrase Usage Examples
Preposition: of
question: Mr. Hoon: That sounds like an ingenious rephrasing of a previous question that I failed to answer.
Object
- question: Posted by: Oliver - Apr 21, 10:19 AM Let me rephrase the question.
- sentence: Rephrase sentence in terms of defined entries rather than undefined ones.
- word: It may also be necessary to rephrase some words or sentences in order for a child to understand.
- statement: Foster suggests simply rephrasing negative statements will persuade more people to buy from you.
- thing: This helps people to be more patient, and be prepared to repeat or rephrase things rather than get irritated or start shouting.
- something: Stop and re-think an idea if words are failing you - never be afraid to rephrase something.
Used with why or when
what: Perhaps I could rephrase what I am saying on the same lines.
Modifying Another Word
- then: Repeat once, then rephrase what you said - some combinations of lip movements can be difficult to read.
- slightly: The question is the same as above, only slightly rephrased.
- now: Now rephrase in modern terms - which nation would Jesus use today for an American audience?
- suitably: AT: I agree, we will rephrase suitably.
- simply: Foster suggests simply rephrasing negative statements will persuade more people to buy from you.
Preposition: in
term: Now rephrase in modern terms - which nation would Jesus use today for an American audience?
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