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Meaning of "rephrase" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REPHRASE

rephrase  [riːˈfreɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REPHRASE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rephrase is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb rephrase in English.

WHAT DOES REPHRASE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of rephrase in the English dictionary

The definition of rephrase in the dictionary is to phrase again, esp so as to express more clearly.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO REPHRASE

PRESENT

Present
I rephrase
you rephrase
he/she/it rephrases
we rephrase
you rephrase
they rephrase
Present continuous
I am rephrasing
you are rephrasing
he/she/it is rephrasing
we are rephrasing
you are rephrasing
they are rephrasing
Present perfect
I have rephrased
you have rephrased
he/she/it has rephrased
we have rephrased
you have rephrased
they have rephrased
Present perfect continuous
I have been rephrasing
you have been rephrasing
he/she/it has been rephrasing
we have been rephrasing
you have been rephrasing
they have been rephrasing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I rephrased
you rephrased
he/she/it rephrased
we rephrased
you rephrased
they rephrased
Past continuous
I was rephrasing
you were rephrasing
he/she/it was rephrasing
we were rephrasing
you were rephrasing
they were rephrasing
Past perfect
I had rephrased
you had rephrased
he/she/it had rephrased
we had rephrased
you had rephrased
they had rephrased
Past perfect continuous
I had been rephrasing
you had been rephrasing
he/she/it had been rephrasing
we had been rephrasing
you had been rephrasing
they had been rephrasing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will rephrase
you will rephrase
he/she/it will rephrase
we will rephrase
you will rephrase
they will rephrase
Future continuous
I will be rephrasing
you will be rephrasing
he/she/it will be rephrasing
we will be rephrasing
you will be rephrasing
they will be rephrasing
Future perfect
I will have rephrased
you will have rephrased
he/she/it will have rephrased
we will have rephrased
you will have rephrased
they will have rephrased
Future perfect continuous
I will have been rephrasing
you will have been rephrasing
he/she/it will have been rephrasing
we will have been rephrasing
you will have been rephrasing
they will have been rephrasing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would rephrase
you would rephrase
he/she/it would rephrase
we would rephrase
you would rephrase
they would rephrase
Conditional continuous
I would be rephrasing
you would be rephrasing
he/she/it would be rephrasing
we would be rephrasing
you would be rephrasing
they would be rephrasing
Conditional perfect
I would have rephrase
you would have rephrase
he/she/it would have rephrase
we would have rephrase
you would have rephrase
they would have rephrase
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been rephrasing
you would have been rephrasing
he/she/it would have been rephrasing
we would have been rephrasing
you would have been rephrasing
they would have been rephrasing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you rephrase
we let´s rephrase
you rephrase
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to rephrase
Past participle
rephrased
Present Participle
rephrasing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REPHRASE


appraise
əˈpreɪz
craze
kreɪz
erase
ɪˈreɪz
fraise
freɪz
fundraise
ˈfʌndˌreɪz
graze
ɡreɪz
holophrase
ˈhɒləˌfreɪz
metaphrase
ˈmɛtəˌfreɪz
misphrase
ˌmɪsˈfreɪz
mores
ˈmɔːreɪz
paraphrase
ˈpærəˌfreɪz
periphrase
ˈpɛrɪˌfreɪz
phrase
freɪz
polymerase
pəˈlɪməreɪz
praise
preɪz
prase
preɪz
raise
reɪz
rase
reɪz
raze
reɪz
strays
streɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REPHRASE

repetitionary
repetitious
repetitiously
repetitiousness
repetitive
repetitive strain injury
repetitive stress injury
repetitively
repetitiveness
rephotograph
repigment
repin
repine
repinement
repiner
repiningly
repique
replace
replaceability
replaceable

WORDS THAT END LIKE REPHRASE

acetylcholinesterase
anhydrase
buzz phrase
carbonic anhydrase
catch phrase
chrysoprase
epimerase
esterase
gyrase
isomerase
luciferase
noun phrase
parrot phrase
prepositional phrase
telomerase
to coin a phrase
topoisomerase
transferase
turn of phrase
verb phrase

Synonyms and antonyms of rephrase in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REPHRASE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «rephrase» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of rephrase

Translation of «rephrase» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REPHRASE

Find out the translation of rephrase to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rephrase from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rephrase» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

另一种方式
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reformular
570 millions of speakers

English

rephrase
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

rephrase
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إعادة صياغة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перефразировать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

reformular
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভিন্নরূপে বা অন্য কথায়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

reformuler
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Semula
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

umformulieren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

言い換える
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바꿔
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rephrase
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nói lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாற்றி அமைப்பது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रीफ्रेश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

başka bir şekilde ifade
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

riformulare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przeformułować
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перефразувати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

reformulez
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναδιατυπώσει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

herfraseer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

omformulera
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

omformulere
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rephrase

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REPHRASE»

The term «rephrase» is regularly used and occupies the 62.108 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REPHRASE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rephrase

EXAMPLES

2 QUOTES WITH «REPHRASE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rephrase.
1
Stanley Crouch
Now the writing in the head, I definitely do every day, thinking about how I want to phrase something or how I'd like to rephrase something I've already written.
2
Lily Tomlin
If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REPHRASE»

Discover the use of rephrase in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rephrase and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Handbook on Student Development: Advising, Career ...
Other popular strategies have to do with the ability to write extensively and rephrase. The second, third and fourth most popular strategies were: Discuss extensively what 1 know and very little what I don't (77%); write extensively(67%); and ...
Mark E. Ware, Richard J. Millard, 2013
2
Making Hostile Words Harmless: A Guide to the Power of ...
Response: You're totally convinced that I'm holding out on you (rephrase). Friend: People who were there told me what you did. Response: So you're in the difficult position of listening to what other people are telling you or believing what I'm ...
Kate Cohen-Posey, 2008
3
Generative and Transformational Techniques in Software ...
We could build an intermediate cons list, and rephrase it eventually: aorbs(SL) −− > aorbsCons(CL), { rephrase(CL,SL) }. aorbsCons(cons(X,Xs)) −−> aorb(X), aorbsCons(Xs). aorbsCons(nil) −−> []. rephrase(CL,SL) :− rephrase(CL,lin,SL).
Ralf Lämmel, João Saraiva, Joost Visser, 2006
4
Two-And-A-Half Minutes to "effective": Daily Thoughts for ...
17. Rephrase. As we've worked our way through the “Essential Techniques,” we started with “Take Time,” which included, “Take time,” “Use Time,” and “Invest Time.” In our last session we discussed the idea that we had to learn to “ Strategize.
Frank Messina D., Frank Messina, Ed. D., 2011
5
A Discourse Production Model for "twenty Questions"
Often it is simply the intonation of one act that blends with the form and content of another - e.g. the querulous intonation of 'Object' accompanying a 'neutral' realization of 'Request Rephrase'. Our demons can now be formalized as follows,  ...
Michael D. Fortescue, 1980
6
Asking Better Questions
Norah Morgan, Juliana Saxton. Evaluating Questions on Ann Graham: Response Form MembersofGroup: Question: Category_____________ Howdidthequestionhelpus? Rephrase? Yes _____ No _____ Rephrase. Question: ...
Norah Morgan, Juliana Saxton, 2006
7
Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases X
(2) If the sentence syntax does not fit a structure then (3) If the error is due to an unexpected adverb then (4) Propose the SA to rephrase the sentence or to remove this adverb, and to build a requirement to quantify or qualify the corresponding ...
Hannu Jaakkola, Hannu Kangassalo, Eiji Kawaguchi, 1999
8
Speechreading: A Way to Improve Understanding
6. "Dr. Fitspatrick spells his name F-i-t-s-p-a-t-r-i-c-k." Rephrase: 7. "When you telephone Aunt Harriet, tell her to bring my records when she comes to visit with you next week." Rephrase: 8. "I'm so happy you're coming for Thanksgiving dinner.
Harriet Kaplan, 1987
9
Mediation in the Workplace: A Guide for Training, Practice, ...
n. "These workers are simply lazy and shiftless. I have a business to run here. You would think it was a country club not an office, the way they come and go as they please." 1. Rephrase. 2. Reframe. III. "You can tell him that I will not move one ...
Rebecca Jane Weinstein, 2001
10
How One Helps: Personality, Theoretical Orientation, and ...
Repeat or rephrase what the client has said, in a way that is succinct, concrete, and clear. 20 Use silence to allow clients to get in touch with their thoughts or feelings. Ask questions that help clients to examine or clarify their thoughts or ...
Ann Martha Hummel, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REPHRASE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rephrase is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watch: Amy Schumer asks Kelly to rephrase the claim that she is …
Yes, we're publishing two Amy Schumer posts this morning. She is, after all a "huge star, the biggest thing on the planet right now." To put it another way, she's ... «Entertainment.ie, Jul 15»
2
New Rephrase Line Touts Graphic Tees with Eco-Friendly Focus
She had just moved to Phoenix to work for a small candle company, handling all of their creative and advertising operations—a learning experience, she says, ... «Capital Style, May 15»
3
One month to launch: A closer look at Apple's Watch
Actually, let me rephrase -- I was never a watch guy until I bought a Tissot online for giggles (and about $350). That day sort of changed the way I looked at these ... «Engadget, Mar 15»
4
Irish banking inquiry to recall Patrick Honohan
... the inquiry on January 15th but wrote to the committee earlier this month asking to “rephrase” some of his comments he made regarding the bank guarantee. «Irish Times, Feb 15»
5
Rephrase What Your Partner Says to Be More Likable in Conversation
The cynical believe that most people are just waiting for their turn to speak in conversation. Beat the trope by listening and rephrasing what your partner tells you ... «Lifehacker, Feb 15»
6
Honohan asks to 'rephrase' comments to inquiry
The governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Patrick Honohan, has written to the Oireachtas banking inquiry to “rephrase” some comments he made in relation to ... «Irish Times, Feb 15»
7
Rephrase the questions that turn off employees
employee ignoring boss Asking the wrong questions at the wrong time can demotivate and disengage employees. You can avoid certain questions by simply ... «Business Management Daily, Jan 15»
8
Rephrasing the Questions Around Youth Unemployment
I think it's time we rephrase the questions we're asking when it comes to youth unemployment strategies. When we asked 1,425 Canadian students and youth ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jan 15»
9
Mummy-Guilt Slaps Me In The Face…
So perhaps I should rephrase that and say I needed to make a hard decision about going back to what I get paid to do (rather than voluntarily getting pooped ... «hellomagazine.com, Sep 14»
10
Blizzard Hires Hearthstone Pro as Associate Game Designer - IGN
"And (to rephrase the words of someone I have long admired, who once entered a similar position) I hope my association with the continuing development of ... «IGN, Aug 14»

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