phrase

[freyz] / freɪz /

NOUN

group of words; way of speaking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expression idiom motto phrasing remark saying slogan terminology utterance wording

STRONG

byword catchphrase catchword diction locution maxim parlance phraseology shibboleth styling tag verbalism verbiage watchword

WEAK

wordage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

VERB

express in words carefully

Synonyms

STRONG

couch formulate frame present put say term utter voice word

WEAK

put into words

Antonyms

STRONG

take

Example Sentences

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That middle-of-the-road phrasing is a result of the rising perils of wading into hot-button issues in recent years.

From Barron's

The crew immediately yelled several colorful phrases as they tried to prevent the PVC from messing up the newly poured concrete.

From Literature

The program notes from the festival avoid phrases like school shooting or gun violence.

From Los Angeles Times

Google Assistant is designed to wait in standby mode until it hears a particular phrase - typically "Hey Google" - which activates it.

From BBC

I can’t stand this phrase: “Your call is very important to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal