restate

Definitions

To state something again or differently, especially in order to clarify or emphasize.

To express a previous statement in new words.

Examples

Could you please restate your question so that I can provide a clearer answer?

The professor asked the student to restate the main argument of the essay in their own words.

To avoid any confusion, I will restate the terms of the agreement before we sign the contract.

Synonyms

rephrase paraphrase reiterate repeat reword recapitulate summarize

Antonyms

contradict distort misinterpret misquote obscure suppress withhold