'Paraphrase' definitions:
Definition of 'paraphrase'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Paraphrase'
From: GCIDE
- Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\ (p[a^]r"[.a]*fr[=a]z), n. [L. paraphrasis, Gr. para`frasis, from parafra`zein to say the same thing in other words; para` beside + fra`zein to speak: cf. F. paraphrase. See Para-, and Phrase.] 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. [1913 Webster]
- In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David. --I. Disraeli. [1913 Webster]
- His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice. --Sowth. [1913 Webster]
- The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases. --Shipley. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Paraphrase'
From: GCIDE
- Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paraphrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Paraphrasing.] To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language. [1913 Webster]
- We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words. --Bp. Stillingfleet. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Paraphrase'
From: GCIDE
- Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, v. i. To make a paraphrase. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'paraphrase'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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