restate

verb

re·​state (ˌ)rē-ˈstāt 

restated; restating; restates

transitive verb

: to state again or in another way

Synonyms

• paraphrase
• rephrase
• reword
• translate

Examples of restate in a Sentence

She needs to restate her arguments.

though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s been a lofty goal America's leaders have set their sights on for generations, and President Donald Trump kicked off his second term by restating his goal of reaching the Red Planet. —Gio Benitez, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025

At a White House briefing Monday, Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, restated his confidence in ICE’s ability to identify Tren de Aragua members. —Will Carless, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

How would customers restate the positioning in their own words? • Use feedback to refine your narrative and align your team. —Ellie Victor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

Kirby also restated some other key themes, including the importance of being number one at Chicago O’Hare and his awarenes that United stands out because its seven hubs are all profitable. —Ted Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1713, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

restate

verb

re·​state (ˈ)rē-ˈstāt 

: to state again or in another way