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paraphrase
to restate something using different words
Synonyms
- reword
- rephrase
Antonyms
- quote
paraphrase in a sentence
The tutor asked the student to paraphrase the poem's third stanza.
During the interview, the journalist chose to paraphrase the mayor's long statement rather than quote it word for word.
Where it comes from
From Greek paraphrasis 'a free rendering, additional manner of expression'
Memory hook
PARA (alongside) + PHRASE — say it alongside the original, in your own phrase.
Word parts
- par/para — beside, similar
paraphrase: para (alongside) + phrase (statement)
Read it in context
- The Thursday Exchange Social Science
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