Paraphrase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paraphrase is a noun meaning A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
Meaning
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
More Meanings
- (Scotland) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
- (ambitransitive) 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.
Example Sentences
close paraphrase
Near-synonym: paraphrasis
She asked the student to paraphrase the passage.
The article included a brief paraphrase of the speech.
Word Forms
- paraphrases
- paraphrasing
- paraphrased
Synonyms for paraphrase
Depending on context, synonyms include paraphrasis, rephrase, reword.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rephrase, reword, paraphrasis, cite, quote, restate.
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