English noun: paraphrase | |||
| 1. | paraphrase (communication) rewording for the purpose of clarification | ||
| Synonyms | paraphrasis | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | recasting, rephrasing, rewording | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | translation | ||
English verb: paraphrase | |||
| 1. | paraphrase (communication) express the same message in different words | ||
| Synonyms | rephrase, reword | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ingeminate, iterate, reiterate, repeat, restate, retell | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | translate | ||