Synonyms of rephrasing

rephrasing 1 of 2

noun

as in translation

an instance of expressing something in different words

a more polite rephrasing of your request might get better results

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translation
• translating
• paraphrase
• restatement
• summary
• rewording
• restating
• reiteration
• rehash
• recapitulation
• recap
• abstract

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quotation
• copy
• quote
• transcript
• transcription

rephrasing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rephrase

as in translating

to express something (as a text or statement) in different words

I don't understand what you're asking—could you rephrase your question?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translating
• summarizing
• paraphrasing
• restating
• rewording
• reiterating
• summing up
• recapitulating
• boiling down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quoting
• repeating
• echoing
• copying
• reproducing
• transcribing