What does "paraphrase" mean?

A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.

How do you pronounce "paraphrase"?

Pronounced //ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz//.

Common synonyms include: abstract, academic paraphrase, adjust wording, amplification, bilingual text, burlesque.

/ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim. countable, uncountable
"Near-synonym: paraphrasis"
2
rewording for the purpose of clarification wordnet
3
One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise. Scotland, countable, uncountable

Verb

1
To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context. ambitransitive
"She asked the student to paraphrase the passage."
2
express the same message in different words wordnet

"I don't understand this word. Could you paraphrase it?"

From Middle French paraphrase.