Synonyms for phrase

Noun

1. phrase, construction, grammatical construction, expression

usage: an expression forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence but not containing a finite verb

2. phrase, musical phrase, passage, musical passage

usage: a short musical passage

3. idiom, idiomatic expression, phrasal idiom, set phrase, phrase, saying, expression, locution

usage: an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

Verb

1. give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate, express, show, evince

usage: put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"