paraphrase

verb
UK: /ˈpærəfreɪz/
US: /ˈperəfreɪz/

  1. To say something again in a different way, often to make it shorter or clearer.

    1. Can you paraphrase this sentence for me, please? I want to check result.
    2. She asked me to paraphrase the main points of the article, focusing on the key findings.

  2. To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

    1. He used paraphrase to explain hard moments of the text and make it easier.
    2. Students were asked to paraphrase the poem in their own words to demonstrate comprehension.

Synonyms

reword summary rephrase restate interpretation summarize interpret
paraphrase noun

  1. A restatement of a text or passage in another form or other words, often to simplify or clarify.

    1. Here is a short paraphrase of the story, I hope it will help you.
    2. The student provided a clear paraphrase of the complex theory, simplifying its core ideas.

  2. A rewording of something written or spoken that conveys the same meaning in a new form.

    1. The teacher asked for a paraphrase, but the student provided a direct quote.
    2. Using effective paraphrase can prevent plagiarism by expressing someone else's ideas uniquely.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paraphrase" in English means: To say something again in a different way, often to make it shorter or clearer., To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity..

The phonetic transcription of "paraphrase" is /ˈpærəfreɪz/ in British English and /ˈperəfreɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paraphrase": reword, summary, rephrase, restate, interpretation, summarize, interpret.

Example usage of "paraphrase": "Can you paraphrase this sentence for me, please? I want to check result.". More examples on the page.