What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
repeat
Example
Can you please repeat what you just said? [repeat: verb]
Example
The teacher repeated the instructions for the students. [repeated: past tense]
restate
Example
Could you restate your argument in simpler terms? [restate: verb]
Example
The lawyer restated the witness's testimony to the jury. [restated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Repeat is more commonly used in everyday language, while restate is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between repeat and restate?
Restate is more formal than repeat and is often used in professional or academic contexts where precision and clarity are important. Repeat, on the other hand, is more casual and can be used in a variety of contexts.
