The verb paraphrase means to sum something up or clarify a statement by rephrasing it. So to paraphrase that explanation, it means to say something in other, simpler words.
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.
Noun
rewording for the purpose of clarification
Verb
express the same message in different words
n.
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.
v. t.
To express, interpret, or translate with latitude;
to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
v. i.
To make a paraphrase.
Paraphrase
In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense.
Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David.
His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice.
The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases.
Paraphrase
We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words.
Paraphrase
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.
To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
To make a paraphrase.
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