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paraphrase |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, n. [L. paraphrasis, Gr ?, from ? to say the same thing in other words ? beside + ? 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. In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense --Dryden. Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David. --I. Disraeli His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice. --Sowth. The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases. --Shipley. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words --Bp. Stillingfleet From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, v. i. To make a paraphrase. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: paraphrase n : rewording for the purpose of clarification [syn: {paraphrasis}] v : express the same message in different words [syn: {rephrase}, {reword}]
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