restate

[riːˈsteɪt]

restate Definition

to express something that has already been said or written in a different way, in order to make it clearer or more suitable.

Using restate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "restate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Could you please restate the question?

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    The lawyer asked the witness to restate his testimony.

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    I will restate my argument in simpler terms.

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    The teacher asked the student to restate the main idea of the passage.

restate Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: restate in Brief

The verb 'restate' [riːˈsteɪt] means to express something that has already been said or written in a different way, in order to make it clearer or more suitable. It is often used in academic and professional contexts, as well as in everyday conversation. Examples include 'Could you please restate the question?' and 'The teacher asked the student to restate the main idea of the passage.'

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