Sekirov Dictionary

paraphrase

/ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/

noun2

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

verb1

  1. 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.
forms

paraphrased · paraphrasing · paraphrases

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