re phrase

re·phrase

[ree-freyz]
verb (used with object), re·phrased, re·phras·ing.
to phrase again or differently: He rephrased the statement to give it less formality.

Origin:
1890–95; re- + phrase

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rephrase (riːˈfreɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to phrase again, esp so as to express more clearly

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Re phrase is always a great word to know.
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rephrase
1895, from re- "back, again" + phrase (v.) (see phrase).
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