Paraphrase Common

Origin: Greek prefix para-

Paraphrase has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions

Noun

rewording for the purpose of clarification

paraphrase paraphrasis

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

Verb

express the same message in different words

paraphrase rephrase reword

To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.

See Also

meaning clarify text sketch restatement compose misparaphrase verse

Related Terms

meaning clarify text sketch restatement compose misparaphrase verse restate scripture active listening word paraphrastic translation paraphrasing paraphrasable farse passage semi quote semiquote

Broader Terms (hypernyms)

rewording repeat

Narrower Terms (hyponyms)

translation translate

Rhyming Words

ase base ease rase wase nase sase vase tase case kase lase mase jase mease dbase tease pease ukase dease

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