Reword definition and meaning

Reword definition: When you reword something that is spoken or written, you try to express it in a way that… | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

Word Frequency


reword


(


r

i

w

ɜ

rd



)

Word forms:


rewords


,


rewording


,


reworded


transitive verb

When you

reword

something that is spoken or written, you try to express it in a way that is more
accurate, more acceptable, or more easily understood.


All right, I’ll reword my question.

Synonyms:


put in other words

,

paraphrase

,

recast

,

rephrase


More Synonyms of

reword


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Word Frequency


reword


in American English


(


riˈwɜrd



)


verb transitive


1.

to state or express again in other words; change the wording of


2.


Rare

to

repeat

in the same words
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Word Frequency


reword


in British English


(


riːˈwɜːd



)


verb



(

transitive

)

to

alter

the

wording

of; express differently

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