Langimage
English

restate

|re-state|

B2

/riːˈsteɪt/

express again

Etymology
Etymology Information

'restate' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'state' meaning 'to express or declare'.

Historical Evolution

'state' comes from the Latin word 'stare', meaning 'to stand'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to express again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to say something again or in a different way, especially to clarify or emphasize.

The teacher asked him to restate his question for clarity.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35