reword

verb

re·​word (ˌ)rē-ˈwərd How to pronounce reword (audio)
reworded; rewording; rewords
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transitive verb

1
: to repeat in the same words
2
: to alter the wording of
also : to restate in other words

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You should reword this sentence. I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it.
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Among those changes to the original lyrics, however, are reworded lines to omit swear words. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 20 May 2026 Some questions have been reworded for length and clarity, while all stats are correct through Wednesday’s games. — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Some other performers' versions over the years have reworded some of the more pungent insults, with the band's assent, so the song can be more widely played. — NPR, 29 Nov. 2025 It was also reworded to clarify Apollo is not halting all redemption requests. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reword

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reword was in 1602

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“Reword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reword. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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reword

verb
re·​word (ˈ)rē-ˈwərd How to pronounce reword (audio)
: to state in different words
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