rephrased
Put another way
Rephrased means expressed again in different words.
Someone rephrases a question to make it clearer, or rephrases an argument to make it more persuasive.
Let me see if I can rephrase that.
The past tense and past participle of rephrase.
Expressed using different language
- revisedChanged after reconsideration
- rewrittenComposed anew
- editedAltered for improvement
- restatedExpressed again differently
reformulated · modified · altered · amended · redrafted · reworked · polished · refined
Made less complex
- clarifiedMade understandable
- explainedMade something understandable
- translatedConverted between languages
- interpretedUnderstood and explained
elucidated · unpacked · broken down · summarized · distilled · condensed · articulated · expressed
Made less severe
- toned downMade less extreme
- tactfulSocially sensitive and careful
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- gentlerMore softly inclined
delicate · euphemistic · tempered · moderated · careful · considerate · sensitive · politic
reworded
Expressed using different language
restated · reformulated · modified · altered · amended · redrafted · reworked · polished · refined · tweaked
simplified
Made less complex
- clarifiedMade understandable
- explainedMade something understandable
- translatedConverted between languages
interpreted · elucidated · unpacked · broken down · summarized · distilled · condensed · articulated · expressed · communicated
softened
Made less severe
- toned downMade less extreme
- tactfulSocially sensitive and careful
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
gentler · delicate · euphemistic · tempered · moderated · careful · considerate · sensitive · politic · measured