Definition of paraphrase Paraphrase

/pɛˈɹʌfɹejˌz/ - [perufreyz] - par•a•phrase

We found 9 definitions of paraphrase from 5 different sources.

What does paraphrase mean?

Noun Plural: paraphrases
paraphrase - rewording for the purpose of clarification
		paraphrasis
		recasting, rephrasing, rewording changing a particular word or phrase
Verb paraphrases, paraphrasing, paraphrased
paraphrase - express the same message in different words
		rephrase, reword
		ingeminate, reiterate, restate, iterate, retell, repeat run or be performed again; "the function iterates"
		translate change from one form or medium into another; "Braque translated collage into oil"

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paraphrase (Noun)
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
paraphrase (Verb)
To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.

paraphrase (n.)
A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase.
paraphrase (v. t.)
To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
paraphrase (v. i.)
To make a paraphrase.

paraphrase
par′a-frāz, n. a saying of the same thing in other words, often more fully and more clearly: an explanation of a passage: a loose or free translation: (Scot.) one of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.—v.t. to say the same thing in other words: to render more fully: to interpret or translate freely.—v.i. to make a paraphrase.—n. Par′aphrast, one who paraphrases.—adjs. Paraphrast′ic, -al, of the nature of a paraphrase: more clear and ample than the original passage: free, loose, diffuse.—adv. Paraphrast′ically.—Paraphrastic conjugation, one composed of the verb sum (am) with participial forms of the verbs conjugated (amaturus sum, &c.). [Fr.,—L.,—Gr. paraphrasis—para, beside, phrasis, a speaking—phrazein, to speak.]

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paraphrase, verb, present, 1st person singular of paraphrase (infinitive).
paraphrase, verb (infinitive).
paraphrase, noun, singular of paraphrases.