Found 3 items, similar to paraphrase.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: paraphrase uraian
English → English (WordNet) Definition: paraphrase paraphrase n : rewording for the purpose of clarification [syn: paraphrasis] v : express the same message in different words [syn: rephrase, reword]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Paraphrase 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. [1913 Webster] We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words. --Bp. Stillingfleet. [1913 Webster] Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\ (p[a^]r"[.a]*fr[=a]z), n. [L. paraphrasis, Gr. para`frasis, from parafra`zein to say the same thing in other words; para` beside + fra`zein 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. [1913 Webster] In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David. --I. Disraeli. [1913 Webster] His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice. --Sowth. [1913 Webster] The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases. --Shipley. [1913 Webster] Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, v. i. To make a paraphrase. [1913 Webster]