Paraphrase

Definition of Paraphrase

Par´a`phrase Pronunciation: păr´å`frāz

n.	1.	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. In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense. - Dryden. Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David. - I. Disraeli. His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice. - Sowth. The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases. - Shipley.
v. t.	1.	To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language. [imp. & p. p. Paraphrased ; p. pr. & vb. n. Paraphrasing .] We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words. - Bp. Stillingfleet.
v. i.	1.	To make a paraphrase.

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