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Phrase (Verb)

Put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She was unable to phrase her feelings about the situation in a diplomatic manner.
The poet's words helped to phrase the nation's grief after the disaster.
The manager struggled to phrase her criticism of the new policy without offending anyone.
He had trouble phrasing the question in a way that wouldn't reveal his true intentions.
The politician found it difficult to phrase her apology in a way that would satisfy her critics.

Divide, combine, or mark into phrases; "phrase a musical passage".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The composer carefully phrased the complex musical passage to emphasize the rhythmic flow.
The music teacher instructed her student to phrase the melody in a more expressive and nuanced manner.
The conductor's interpretation of the symphony was notable for its unusual phrasing of the adagio movement.
To improve her diction, the singer practiced phrasing individual lines of the operatic aria.
By phrasing the phrase with a slight pause after the subject, the reader gained a better understanding of its meaning.