paraphrase

/ˈpærəfrɛz/

Definitions

1. noun

A restatement of a text or passage in different words, often maintaining the original meaning and style.

“The student rewrote the paragraph as a paraphrase to improve the clarity of the argument.”

2. verb

To express or restate something in different words, often maintaining the original meaning and style.

“The writer paraphrased the quote to make it more suitable for the article.”

Synonyms

  • rephrasing
  • restatement
  • rewording

Antonyms

  • literal
  • verbatim