Rephrase Meaning in English

word

US

/ɹiˈfɹeɪz/

ree-FRAYZ

UK

/ɹɪfɹˈeɪz/

ri-FRAYZ

Definition

To say or write something again, but using different words, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both spoken and written English, often used in education or discussions. Usually involves making language simpler or clearer. Can be formal or informal. Be careful not to just repeat the same words; use new expressions when you rephrase.

• Spanish: reformular - volver a expresar
• Portuguese (BR): reformular - dizer de outra forma
• Portuguese (PT): reformular - dizer de outra forma
• Chinese (Simplified): 换句话说 - 改述
• Chinese (Traditional): 換句話說 - 改述
• Hindi: पुनः शब्दों में कहना
• Arabic: إعادة صياغة
• Bengali: পুনঃবাক্যবান করা - অন্যভাবে বলা
• Russian: перефразировать
• Japanese: 言い換える
• Vietnamese: diễn đạt lại
• Korean: 다시 표현하다 - 바꿔 말하다
• Turkish: farklı şekilde ifade etmek - yeniden ifade etmek
• Urdu: دوبارہ بیان کرنا
• Indonesian: mengungkapkan kembali

Example Sentences

Can you rephrase that sentence?

basic

Please rephrase your question.

basic

I need to rephrase the instructions for the students.

basic

Let me rephrase what I meant earlier.

natural

Could you rephrase that in simpler terms?

natural

I'll rephrase so there's no confusion.

natural