Look up: paraphrase

1. paraphrase
   [n] - rewording for the purpose of clarification 2. [v] - express the same message in different words
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2. Paraphrase
   Par'a·phrase (păr'ȧ*frāz) noun [ Latin paraphrasis , Greek para`frasis , from parafra`zein to say the same thing in other words; para` beside + fra`zein to speak: confer French p...
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3. Paraphrase
   Par'a·phrase transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Paraphrased ; present participle & verbal noun Paraphrasing .] To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the mean...
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4. Paraphrase
   Par'a·phrase intransitive verb To make a paraphrase.
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5. paraphrase
   paraphrasis noun rewording for the purpose of clarification
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6. Paraphrase
   • (n.) 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...
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7. paraphrase
   in music, the appropriation of a phrase, melody, section, or entire piece for use in another, favoured especially during the Renaissance for masses ...
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8. paraphrase
   paraphrase 1. Rewording for the purpose of clarification. 2. To express the same message in different words. 3. To restate something using other words; especially, in order to make it simpler or shorter. 4. A restatement of a text or passage in another form, or other words, often to clarify a mea...
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