Paraphrase

What do we mean by paraphrase?

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

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

The adaptation or alteration of a text or quotation to serve a different purpose from that of the original. noun

To restate using different words, especially to clarify. intransitive verb

To adapt or alter (a text or quotation) to serve a different purpose from that of the original. intransitive verb

To compose a paraphrase. intransitive verb

To restate or translate with latitude; interpret; construe; unfold and express the sense of (an author) with greater clearness and particularity by substituting other words for his own.

To interpret or amplify by change of words; make a paraphrase.

A restatement of a text or passage, giving the sense of the original in other words, generally in fuller terms and with greater detail, for the sake of clearer and more complete exposition: opposed to metaphrase. When the original is in a foreign language, translation and paraphrase may be combined. noun

Specifically, in Scotland, one of sixty-seven versified renderings of as many selected passages of Scripture, usually bound up with the metrical psalms, and like them sung in church, etc. noun

In instrumental music, a transcription; a variation. Also paraphrasis. noun

To make a paraphrase. intransitive verb

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. noun

To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language. transitive verb

A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning. noun

To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. verb

Express the same message in different words verb

Rewording for the purpose of clarification noun

A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.

One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.

Words that are spelled similarly to paraphrase:
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Words that rhyme with paraphrase:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe paraphrase:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective paraphrase:
telegram, explanation, psalm, xii, heresy, viii.

Consonant match to paraphrase:
periphrase, parophrys.

Words that sound like paraphrase:
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