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Definitions
Noun
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plural of phrase

"The children were reciting short phrases from their poetry lesson."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of phrase

"The teacher asks each student to recite a short phrase before reading their essay aloud."

In plain English: To phrase something means to say it using specific words instead of speaking normally, often by writing down what you want people to hear or think about your actions.

"The children began to phrase their requests politely when they asked for treats."

Example Sentences
"The children began to phrase their requests politely when they asked for treats." verb
"The students began to phrase their answers carefully before speaking up." verb
"She knew how to phrase her request so that it sounded polite and clear." verb
"It is difficult to phrase this complex idea in such simple words." verb
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