paraphrase
noun
a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form, as for clearness; rewording.
paraphrases
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pluralof paraphrase.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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pluralof paraphrasis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof paraphrase (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
paraphrasenouna restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form, as for clearness; rewording.
Example Sentences
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Early in the book, Justice Kennedy paraphrases long conversations with family, friends and mentors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
The passages contain phrases that match exactly, as well as apparent paraphrases and structural similarities.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 9, 2024
Numa dies clutching a piece of paper that paraphrases John 15:13 in the Bible: “No hay amor más grande que el que de la vida por sus amigos.”
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2024
Helena paraphrases the “Wizard of Oz,” saying: “Pay no attention to the pins behind the curtain.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Fischer's paraphrases always flatten and dry things out; and he gives no rich sauce of his own to compensate.
From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by William James
