paraphrase

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
2. (Scotland, countable, uncountable) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.

Verb

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.

Synonyms

rephrase

translation

paraphrasis

retelling

reword

translate

interpret

metaphrase

narration

paraphrasing

quote

redaction

reiteration

repetition

restatement

retell

synonym

temporize

transcribe

transform

version

free translation

beat

comment

explain

explanation

expound

Translations

paraphrase

paraphraser

paráfrasis

paráfrase

parafrasare

umschreiben

parafrasear

parafrasi

parafrasear

paraphrasieren

şerh

Paraphrase

parafrasejar

Umschreibung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/

Etymology

From Middle French paraphrase.