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Paraphrase

//ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    rewording for the purpose of clarification wordnet
  3. 3
    One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise. Scotland, countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 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. 2
    express the same message in different words wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French paraphrase.

Etymology 2

From Middle French paraphrase.

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