Limato
Sentence Rewriter
Rewrite any awkward or wordy sentence into clear, natural English — same meaning, native phrasing. Free, AI-powered, no signup. Changed words are highlighted.
How to use the sentence rewriter
Paste a sentence — or a few — and click Rewrite Sentence. The rewritten version appears with every changed word highlighted, so you can compare it against your original at a glance. It works best when you give it the one sentence you're stuck on rather than a whole page: the rewrite stays focused and you can judge it instantly. Your text is processed and returned — never stored.
What makes a sentence awkward
Most awkward sentences fail in one of four ways:
- The verb arrives too late. "The decision that was made by the team after the meeting was to postpone the launch" → "After the meeting, the team decided to postpone the launch."
- Polite padding. "I would like to kindly ask you if it would be possible to send me the report" → "Could you send me the report?"
- Stacked hedges. "In my opinion, I think this approach is maybe not the best one" → "I don't think this approach is the best one."
- Translated structure. A sentence built word-by-word from your native language — grammatically fine, but no native speaker would ever say it that way.
The rewriter fixes all four: it moves the action up front, cuts the padding, and rebuilds the sentence the way a fluent writer would say it out loud.
Rewrite less than you think
Two habits make sentence rewrites work better:
- If one sentence needs three rewrites, it wants to be two sentences. Split it first, then rewrite each half.
- Read the rewrite aloud before accepting it. Your ear catches what your eye misses — if you'd never say it, don't send it.
And if the same kinds of sentences keep tripping you up, the pattern is worth learning once: see 12 ESL patterns native speakers never use.
Sentence rewriter, paragraph rewriter, or paraphrasing tool?
Same rewrite engine, different jobs:
- Sentence rewriter (this page) — the one sentence that doesn't sound right. Focused rewrite, instant comparison.
- Paragraph rewriter — flow problems you can only see across several sentences: rhythm, transitions, redundancy.
- Paraphrasing tool — restating a full passage in fresh wording while keeping the meaning.
- Grammar checker — when the wording should stay and only the errors should go.
Rewrite sentences anywhere you write
Limato's Chrome extension rewrites sentences inline on any website — Gmail, Slack, LinkedIn, Notion. Highlight, rewrite, paste back. 20 free rewrites a day.
Add to Chrome — FreeFrequently asked questions
Is the sentence rewriter free?
Yes. Rewrites on this page are free with a daily limit, no signup. The Limato Chrome extension gives 5 free rewrites a day without sign-in, or 20 a day with a free Google sign-in.
Will the rewritten sentence mean the same thing?
Yes. Facts, names, numbers, and intent stay intact — only the structure and wording change. Every changed word is highlighted so you can verify the rewrite against your original.
Can I rewrite more than one sentence at a time?
Yes, up to 750 words. But single sentences give you the most control — for a full paragraph with flow problems, the paragraph rewriter at limato.app/paragraph-rewriter is the better fit.
How is this different from QuillBot's sentence rewriter?
QuillBot's standard modes mostly swap synonyms inside your existing sentence structure. Limato rebuilds the whole sentence — structure, rhythm, and word choice — and is tuned for non-native and AI-sounding text. The result reads like a person rephrased it.
Is my text stored?
No. Text is sent to the rewrite API, processed, and returned — not stored, logged, or used to train models.