Definitions

1. verb

to express or convey an idea or thought in one’s own words, especially in a way that is not literal or word-for-word

“She paraphrased the professor’s complex lecture into simpler language for her classmates.”

2. noun

a restatement of a passage or text in one’s own words, often used to clarify or summarize the original meaning

“The student’s paraphrase of the novel helped her understand the plot better.”