Definition of "paraphrase"

paraphrase

/ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/

noun
countable and uncountable, plural paraphrases
1. A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
2. (Scotland) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
verb
third-person singular simple present paraphrases, present participle paraphrasing, simple past and past participle paraphrased
1. (transitive, intransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context.