paraphrase

The word “paraphrase” has 3 syllables: par-a-phrase

It's pronounced as /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for paraphrase?

In the thesaurus, “paraphrase” has 31 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paraphrase along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for paraphrase

abstract
boil down
digest
disambiguate
explanation
express in other words
express in own words
recap
recapitulate
recapitulation
rehash
reiterate
reiteration
render
rendering
rendition
rephrase
rephrasing
restate
restatement
restating
reword
rewording
sum up
summarize
summary
transcribe
translate
translating
translation
version

Antonyms for paraphrase

copy
echo
quotation
quote
repeat
reproduce
transcribe
transcript
transcription

Meanings of paraphrase

noun
1. A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
2. One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
verb
1. To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.

Example Sentences

In order to avoid plagiarism, it’s important to paraphrase the original text in your own words.
Can you paraphrase that complicated paragraph to make it easier to understand?
The teacher asked us to paraphrase the main ideas of the article during the discussion.
When you paraphrase, make sure to capture the essence of the original message without copying it directly.
He struggled to paraphrase the lecture notes, wanting to ensure he understood the concepts clearly.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paraphrase, such as: abstract, boil down, copy, digest, disambiguate, echo, explanation.

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