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re·word
(rē-wûrd′)tr.v. re·word·ed, re·word·ing, re·words
1.
a. To change the wording of.
b. To state or express again in different words.
2. To state or express again in the same words; repeat.
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reword
(riːˈwɜːd)vb
(tr) to alter the wording of; express differently
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re•word
(riˈwɜrd)v.t.
1. to put into other words: to reword a contract.
2. to express in the same words; repeat.
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reword
Past participle: reworded
Gerund: rewording
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| Verb | 1. | reword - express the same message in different words ingeminate, iterate, reiterate, repeat, restate, retell - to say, state, or perform again; "She kept reiterating her request" translate - express, as in simple and less technical language; "Can you translate the instructions in this manual for a layman?"; "Is there a need to translate the psychiatrist's remarks?" |
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reword
verb put in other words, paraphrase, recast, rephrase, put another way, express differently I'll reword my question.
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reword
verbTo express the meaning of in other, especially simpler, words:
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reword
(riːˈwəːd) verb to say or write with different words. to reword a sentence. expresar en otras palabras, reformular
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