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Synonyms for rephrase

Most common

re-word paraphrase reiterate

All synonyms

Verb

1. Paraphrase

re-word, paraphrase

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To say or write something with different wording.

    Make sure to rephrase your thesis in your conclusion.

Forms

Past participle
rephrased
e.g. rephrased → re-worded, paraphrased, reiterated, re-stated…

Example sentences

  • paraphrase I don't understand this word. Could you paraphrase it?
  • reiterate Ziri had to reiterate his original terms.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
rephraserising
paraphrasesteady
reiteratesteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
reiterate4
10 letters
paraphrase3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reiterate4 = 4 syllables).