Use 'reword' when you need to use someone else's ideas without copying their exact wording. He reworded the author's argument for his essay to avoid plagiarism.
Pro Tip 2/3
Improve Clarity
Reword sentences to clarify the meaning or to tailor the message to your audience. The instructions were confusing, so she reworded them for better understanding.
Pro Tip 3/3
Maintain Originality
'Reword' helps maintain the original idea while presenting it in a fresh, original way. To keep his speech original, he reworded some well-known quotes.