Paraphrase

Added by Lily Carter

Definition

Noun

1- a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form

2- the use or process of paraphrasing in studying or teaching composition; a short, accurate description of a longer text or writing

Verb

1- to paraphrase something

2- to make a paraphrase (shortened version of a longer text) of a writing, text, book, etc.. 

Synonyms (N): rephrasing, rewording, translation, restating   

Synonyms (V): rephrase, reword, translate, restate

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Paraphrase definition & meaning. Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paraphrase

Pronunciation

IPA transcription:  ˈper-ə-ˌfrāz

Sample Sentences

"And why, Mr. Jackson," Brunner said, "to paraphrase (V) Miss Bobofit's excellent question, does this matter in real life?" (p. 6)

"I did not have time to read the full article, so I found a paraphrase (N) online."

"Please paraphrase (V) the book chapter using your own words."

"In your groups, please write a paraphrase (N) of the book chapter." 

Translations 

Korean: 의역 (N); 의역하다 (V)

Kazakh: парафраза (N); басқа сөзбен айту (V)

Portuguese: paráfrase (N);  parafrasear (V)

Russian:  парафраз (N) ; перефразировать, перифразировать (V)

French: paraphrase (N); reformuler, paraphraser (V)

Spanish: paráfrasis (N); parafrasear (V)

German: paraphrase (N); umschreiben (V)

Turkish: açıklama (N); başka sözcüklerle anlatmak, başka bir şekilde ifade etmek (V)