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Definitions for: Paraphrase
[n] rewording for the purpose of clarification
[v] express the same message in different words
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
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.
Par"a*phrase, v. i.
To make a paraphrase.
Synonyms: paraphrasis, rephrase, reword
See Also: ingeminate, iterate, recasting, reiterate, repeat, rephrasing, restate, retell, rewording, translate, translation
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