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Definition of Paraphrase
1. Noun. Rewording for the purpose of clarification.
Exact synonyms: Paraphrasis
Generic synonyms: Recasting, Rephrasing, Rewording
Specialized synonyms: Translation
Derivative terms: Paraphrastic
Generic synonyms: Recasting, Rephrasing, Rewording
Specialized synonyms: Translation
Derivative terms: Paraphrastic
2. Verb. Express the same message in different words.
Exact synonyms: Rephrase, Reword
Generic synonyms: Ingeminate, Iterate, Reiterate, Repeat, Restate, Retell
Specialized synonyms: Translate
Derivative terms: Rephrasing, Rewording
Generic synonyms: Ingeminate, Iterate, Reiterate, Repeat, Restate, Retell
Specialized synonyms: Translate
Derivative terms: Rephrasing, Rewording
Definition of Paraphrase
1. 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.
2. v. t. To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
3. v. i. To make a paraphrase.
Definition of Paraphrase
1. [v -PHRASED, -PHRASING, -PHRASES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Paraphrase
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