Look up: paraphrase

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   paraphrase
   [n] - rewording for the purpose of clarification 2. [v] - express the same message in different words
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   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 paraphrase . See Para- , and Phrase .] A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another ...
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   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 meaning of a passage in other language. « We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words.» Bp. Stillingfleet.
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   Paraphrase
   Par'a·phrase intransitive verb To make a paraphrase.
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   paraphrase
   paraphrasis noun rewording for the purpose of clarification
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   Paraphrase
   `Paraphrase` (IPA: //) is restatement of a text or passage, using other words. The term `paraphrase` derives via the Latin ``paraphrasis`` from the Greek ``para phraseïn`` (`additional manner of expression`). `Para`phrase constitutes one pole of a continuum of modes of expression, the other pole being ``meta`phrase.` A paraphrase typically explains or clarifies the text that is being paraphrased. For example, `The signal was red` might be para...
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   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. • (v. t.) To express, interpret, or transla...
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   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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   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 meaning. 5. The restatement of texts in other words as a studyi...
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