paraphrase
IPA: pˈɛrʌfreɪz
noun
- A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
- (Scotland) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) 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.
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Examples of "paraphrase" in Sentences
- I paraphrased the rest of the material.
- The other option is to paraphrase the quote.
- The phrase simply paraphrases the definition.
- It is a paraphrase of the lyrics to the song.
- The quote is actually more derogatory than the paraphrase.
- Remove the quote and paraphrase and summarize the information.
- In the Credo, a plainsong melody is paraphrased in the motetus voice.
- The first tome or volume of the Paraphrase of Erasmus was at the library.
- I've chosen not to paraphrase this section because of the delicacy the quote.
- The paragraph in the article is a close paraphrase of the text of the citation.
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