Phrased: meaning, definitions and examples

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phrased

 

[ freɪzd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in communication

To express (an idea or opinion) in a particular way or with particular words.

Synonyms

articulate, express, formulate, word

Examples of usage

  • He phrased his apology very carefully.
  • She phrased her request politely.
  • They phrased the question in a confusing manner.
Context #2 | Verb

in music

To group notes in a particular way in a musical passage.

Synonyms

interpret, perform, render

Examples of usage

  • The composer phrased the melody beautifully.
  • She phrased the guitar solo with emotion.
Context #3 | Noun

in language

A group of words used together in a particular way.

Synonyms

expression, idiom, saying, term

Examples of usage

  • The phrased used in the contract was ambiguous.
  • She analyzed the phrase to understand its meaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "phrased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fraseado

🇮🇳 वाक्यांशित

🇩🇪 formuliert

🇮🇩 dinyatakan

🇺🇦 сформульований

🇵🇱 sformułowany

🇯🇵 表現された

🇫🇷 formulé

🇪🇸 formulado

🇹🇷 ifade edilmiş

🇰🇷 표현된

🇸🇦 مصاغ

🇨🇿 formulovaný

🇸🇰 formulovaný

🇨🇳 措辞的

🇸🇮 formuliran

🇮🇸 orðaður

🇰🇿 тұжырымдалған

🇬🇪 ფორმულირებული

🇦🇿 formalaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 formulado

Etymology

The word 'phrased' comes from the verb 'phrase' which originated from the Latin word 'phrasis' meaning 'manner of expression'. Over time, the usage of 'phrased' has evolved to encompass various forms of expression in communication, music, and language.

See also: paraphrase, paraphrasing, phrase, phrases, phrasing, rephrase.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,259, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.