paraphrase

Meanings

Plural: paraphrases

Noun

• rewording for the purpose of clarification
• A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
• One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.

Verb

• express the same message in different words
• 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

paraphrasis, rephrase, reword

Related Words

Etymology of translation, in other words, metaphrase, or words to that effect