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.
His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice.
- Sowth.
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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amplification, bilingual text, burlesque, clavis, copy, crib, decipherment, decoding, dummy, duplication, explain, explicate, facsimile, faithful translation, free translation, gloss, glossary, imitation, interlinear, interlinear translation, key, knockoff, loose translation, metaphrase, mock-up, model, paraphrasis, parody, pony, rehash, rendering, rendition, rephrase, rephrasing, replica, representation, reproduction, restate, restatement, reword, rewording, rewrite, rewriting, summarize, transcribe, transcription, translation, transliteration, travesty, trot, version


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