paraphrase.
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
Meaning & usage
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
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One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French paraphrase, from Latin paraphrasis, from Ancient Greek παράφρασις (paráphrasis), equivalent to para- + phrase. Doublet of paraphrasis.
To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context.
She asked the student to paraphrase the passage.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French paraphrase, from Latin paraphrasis, from Ancient Greek παράφρασις (paráphrasis), equivalent to para- + phrase. Doublet of paraphrasis.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.