Restate

usgb/ˌriːˈsteɪt/
verb

To say something again or differently.

Please could you restate your question?
Visual representation of "restate" - to say something again or differently

Often appears as...

  • restate the question
  • restate the problem
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Clarify Meaning

Use 'restate' to make your point clearer if someone didn't understand you the first time.

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I see you're confused. Let me restate my point more simply.
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Avoid Repetition

'Restate' is more than just repeating; it's about saying something in a new way.

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He restated the instructions using different words to avoid repetition.
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Emphasize Point

You can 'restate' to emphasize your message in a discussion or argument.

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To emphasize her point, she restated her main argument after presenting her evidence.
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