Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paraphrase
verb
/ˈpærəfreɪz/
Definition
A restatement of a text or passage in your own words.
Examples
- She paraphrased the article to make it easier to understand.
- In his essay, he paraphrased several key points from the book.
Meaning
Paraphrasing involves expressing the original idea or meaning of a piece of text in a new way to make it clearer or simpler.
Synonyms
- Rephrase
- Restate
- Reword
- Summarize
