Couch (Verb)
Meaning
Formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The professor helped her student couch his argument in more academic terms.
- She tried to couch her blunt criticism in a way that wouldn't offend her colleague.
- The politician learned to couch his message in broad terms that would appeal to a wide audience.
- He was careful to couch his proposal in language that was neutral and non-threatening.
- The advertising agency had to couch the sales pitch in such a way as to appeal to a younger demographic.