Paraphrase ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Paraphrase ( verb )

1. To express the meaning of (something written or spoken) in different words, typically in order to make it clearer or more easily understood.
2. To rephrase a text or passage in order to clarify its meaning.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french paraphraser, or via late latin from greek paraphrassein, from para- "beside" + phrassein "to express".

Examples:

1. He paraphrased the passage from the book.
2. She paraphrased the poem to make it more understandable.
3. The teacher asked the student to paraphrase the passage.
4. The journalist paraphrased the speech to make it more readable.
5. The translator paraphrased the text to make it more accurate.

(As a noun)

Paraphrase ( noun )

1. To express the meaning of (something written or spoken) in different words, typically in order to make it clearer or more easily understood.
2. To rephrase a text or passage in order to clarify its meaning.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french paraphraser, or via late latin from greek paraphrassein, from para- "beside" + phrassein "to express".

Examples:

1. He paraphrased the passage from the book.
2. She paraphrased the poem to make it more understandable.
3. The teacher asked the student to paraphrase the passage.
4. The journalist paraphrased the speech to make it more readable.
5. The translator paraphrased the text to make it more accurate.