paraphrases
The word “paraphrases” has 3 syllables: par-a-phrases
It's pronounced as /ˈpɛrəˌfreɪzɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for paraphrases?
In the thesaurus, “paraphrases” has 17 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for paraphrases along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for paraphrases
- abstracts
- boils down
- recapitulates
- recapitulations
- recaps
- rehashes
- reiterates
- reiterations
- rephrases
- restatements
- restates
- rewords
- summaries
- summarizes
- sums up
- translates
- translations
Antonyms for paraphrases
- copies
- echoes
- quotations
- quotes
- repeats
- reproduces
- transcribes
- transcriptions
- transcripts
Meanings of paraphrases
- noun
- A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
- One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
- verb
- To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.
Example Sentences
- She often paraphrases complex texts to make them easier to understand.
- The student paraphrases the article to avoid plagiarism.
- He carefully paraphrases the professor's lecture in his notes.
- The translator paraphrases difficult idioms for clarity.
- The book paraphrases ancient wisdom in modern language.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paraphrases, such as: abstracts, boils down, copies, echoes, quotations, quotes, recapitulates.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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