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re⋅phrase

[ree-freyz]
–verb (used with object), -phrased, -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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re·phrase   (rē-frāz')   
tr.v.   re·phrased, re·phras·ing, re·phras·es
To phrase again, especially to state in a new, clearer, or different way.
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