How to Use "Phrase" with Example Sentences

phrase (n): a group of words that forms a particular meaning; a part of a sentence; a common saying

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Used with verbs:

"He used a phrase from the book."
(used, borrowed, quoted)

"The writer has coined many phrases."
(coined)

Used with nouns:

"For my trip, I bought an Italian phrase book."
(book)

Used with adjectives:

"That's a catchy phrase."
(catchy)

"I have a book of common phrases."
(common, famous, familiar, key)

phrase (v): to say or write something in a particular way

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Used with nouns:

"How did he phrase the question?"
(question, answer, sentence)

Used with adverbs:

"I would have phrased it differently."
(differently, similarly)

"She phrased her argument carefully."
(carefully, perfectly)