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Webster 1913 Edition

Paraphrase

Par′a-phrase

(păr′ȧ-frāz)
,
Noun.
[L.
paraphrasis
, Gr.
παράφρασις
, from
παραφράζειν
to say the same thing in other words;
παρά
beside +
φράζειν
to speak: cf. F.
paraphrase
. See
Para-
, and
Phrase
.]
A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; – opposed to
metaphrase
.
In
paraphrase
, or translation with latitude, the author’s words are not so strictly followed as his sense.
Dryden.
Excellent
paraphrases
of the Psalms of David.
I. Disraeli.
His sermons a living
paraphrase
upon his practice.
Sowth.
The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic
Paraphrases
.
Shipley.

Par′a-phrase

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Paraphrased
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Paraphrasing
.]
To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
We are put to construe and
paraphrase
our own words.
Bp. Stillingfleet.

Par′a-phrase

,
Verb.
I.
To make a paraphrase.

Webster 1828 Edition

Paraphrase

PAR'APHRASE

,
Noun.
s as z. [Gr. beyond, and phrase.] An explanation of some text or passage in a book, in a more clear and ample manner than is expressed in the words of the author. Such as the paraphrase of the New Testament by Erasmus.
In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense.

PAR'APHRASE

,
Verb.
T.
To explain, interpret or translate with latitude; to unfold the sense of an author with more clearness and particularity than it is expressed in his own words.

PAR'APHRASE

,
Verb.
I.
To interpret or explain amply; to make a paraphrase.
Where translation is impracticable, they may paraphrase.

Definition 2024

Paraphrase

Paraphrase

See also: paraphrase and paraphrasé

German

Noun

Paraphrase f

  1. paraphrase (restatement of a text in different words)
  2. artistic variation of a melody

Synonyms

  • Umschreibung (sometimes slightly unprecise)
  • Wortumschreibung
  • Zirkumskription
  • Zirkumlokution
  • Periphrase (synonym in the broad sense)

Derived terms

paraphrase

paraphrase

See also: Paraphrase and paraphrasé

English

Noun

paraphrase ‎(plural paraphrases)

  1. A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.

Derived terms

See also

Translations

restatement of a text

Verb

paraphrase ‎(third-person singular simple present paraphrases, present participle paraphrasing, simple past and past participle paraphrased)

  1. To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.

Translations

French

Pronunciation

Verb

paraphrase

  1. first-person singular present indicative of paraphraser
  2. third-person singular present indicative of paraphraser
  3. first-person singular present subjunctive of paraphraser
  4. third-person singular present subjunctive of paraphraser
  5. second-person singular imperative of paraphraser

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paʁaˈfʁaːzə/
  • Rhymes: -aːzə

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