Word
restated
Phoneticsre·stat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈsteɪtɪd/
UK/ɹɪstˈeɪtɪd/
Definition
v. to say something again in different or clearer words to make it easier to understand. You use this when people did not get your first explanation.
v. to express an idea or statement again in different words, typically for clarity or emphasis.
Examples
“She restates the rule in simple words for the class.”
“The teacher restated the instructions slowly so every student understood what to do next.”
“The lawyer restated the witness's confused answer in clear language so the jury could grasp its full meaning.”
Examples
simple
“She restates the rule in simple words for the class.”
contextual
“The teacher restated the instructions slowly so every student understood what to do next.”
complex
“The lawyer restated the witness's confused answer in clear language so the jury could grasp its full meaning.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “restated” in context.
Verb
01. restate argument
“He restated his argument more clearly in the second paragraph.”
verb + noun
02. restate as question
“She restated the problem as a question for the class.”
verb + prep + noun
03. restate commitment
“The company restated its commitment to reduce plastic waste.”
verb + noun
04. restate for clarity
“He restated his answer for clarity after the misunderstanding.”
verb + prep + noun
05. restate in writing
“Please restate in writing what you just told us.”
verb + prep + noun
06. restate opinion
“The minister restated her opinion when asked again by reporters.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. briefly restate
“Let me briefly restate the plan before we continue.”
adv + verb
08. clearly restate
“She clearly restated her idea so everyone could understand it.”
adv + verb
Noun
09. restate intention
“The manager restated her intention to support the team.”
verb + noun
10. restate point
“To finish, she restated the main point of her presentation.”
verb + noun
11. restate for the record
“The lawyer asked the witness to restate for the record what happened.”
12. restate in your own words
“Read the paragraph, then restate in your own words what it means.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Benjamin Netanyahu restated his rejection of Donald Trump's latest Gaza plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government on Sunday, even as Israel's military has effectively halted attacks in the territory under pressure from the U.S. President.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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