rephrase

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?