paraphrase

par·a·phrase  (pr-frz)

n.

1. A restatement of a text or passage in another form or other words, often to clarify meaning.

2. The restatement of texts in other words as a studying or teaching device.

v. par·a·phrased, par·a·phras·ing, par·a·phras·es

v.tr.

To restate in a paraphrase.

v.intr.

To compose a paraphrase.

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[French, from Latin paraphrasis, from Greek, from paraphrazein, to paraphrase : para-, alongside; see para-¹ + phrazein, to show, explain; see g^whren- in Indo-European roots.]

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para·phrasa·ble adj.

para·phraser n.

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paraphrase

Noun

an expression of a statement or text in other words

Verb

[-phrasing, -phrased]

to put (a statement or text) into other words [Greek paraphrazein to recount]

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paraphrasis, paraphrase

the recasting of an idea in words different from that originally used, whether in the same language or in a translation. Cf. metaphrasis, periphrasis. — paraphrastic, paraphrastical, adj.

See also: Language

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	paraphrase - rewording for the purpose of clarification paraphrasis recasting, rephrasing, rewording - changing a particular word or phrase translation - rewording something in less technical terminology
Verb	1.	paraphrase - express the same message in different words rephrase, reword ingeminate, iterate, reiterate, repeat, restate, retell - to say, state, or perform again; "She kept reiterating her request" translate - express, as in simple and less technical language; "Can you translate the instructions in this manual for a layman?"; "Is there a need to translate the psychiatrist's remarks?"

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paraphrase

verb 1. reword, interpret, render, restate, rehash, rephrase, express in other words or your own words

noun 2. rewording, version, interpretation, rendering, translation, rendition, rehash, restatement, rephrasing

Translations

paraphrase [ˈpærəfreɪz] vt → parafrasear

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paraphrase [ˈpærəfreɪz] vt → paraphraser

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paraphrase [ˈpærəfreɪz] vt → umschreiben

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paraphrase [ˈpærəfreɪz] vt → parafrasare