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 | ||