politerephrase
verbUK /pəˈlaɪt riːˈfreɪz/
US /pəˈlaɪt riˈfreɪz/
To say something again in a nicer way.
When the teacher said my drawing was messy, I asked her to politerephrase it so it sounded kinder.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To change a rude sentence into a gentle one.
He politerephrased his complaint so it did not hurt his friend's feelings.
3. To repeat a message using kind words.
The note was too blunt, so she politerephrased it before sending it.
4. To make a request sound more respectful.
Please politerephrase your question so it sounds less demanding.