Reframe: meaning, definitions and examples

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reframe

 

[ riːˈfreɪm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

changing perspective

To reframe is to change the way something is expressed or perceived. It involves altering the contextual lens through which information or experiences are understood, often to foster a more positive or constructive viewpoint.

Synonyms

reconceptualize, recontextualize, reinterpret, restructure.

Examples of usage

  • She reframed her failure as a learning opportunity.
  • The teacher reframed the question to encourage critical thinking.
  • He reframed the conversation to focus on solutions rather than problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "reframe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reformular

🇮🇳 फिर से ढालना

🇩🇪 umformulieren

🇮🇩 merombak

🇺🇦 переформулювати

🇵🇱 przekształcić

🇯🇵 再構築する

🇫🇷 reformuler

🇪🇸 reformular

🇹🇷 yeniden çerçevelemek

🇰🇷 재구성하다

🇸🇦 إعادة صياغة

🇨🇿 přeformulovat

🇸🇰 preformulovať

🇨🇳 重新框架

🇸🇮 preoblikovati

🇮🇸 endurskipta

🇰🇿 қайта құрылымдау

🇬🇪 ახალი ფორმულირება

🇦🇿 yenidən formalaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 reformular

Etymology

The word 'reframe' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with the word 'frame', which dates back to Middle English 'framen', meaning 'to construct' or 'to shape'. The term gained prominence in psychological and therapeutic contexts during the 20th century, largely associated with cognitive behavioral therapy where it refers to the technique of changing one's thoughts and perceptions about a situation. This practice encourages individuals to alter their mental 'frame' in which they interpret events, leading to different emotional outcomes and behaviors. Over time, the use of 'reframe' has expanded beyond psychology into everyday language, especially in discussions about problem-solving and communication.