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paraphrase

verb

/ˈpærəfreɪz/

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

paraphrase back

reword, restate, rephrase, summarize

quote, repeat

paraphrase text, paraphrase sentence, paraphrase idea

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat