Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Paraphrase"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, n. [L. paraphrasis, Gr. ?, from ? to
say the same thing in other words; ? beside + ? 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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, v. 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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Paraphrase \Par"a*phrase\, v. i.
To make a paraphrase.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
paraphrase
n : rewording for the purpose of clarification [syn: {paraphrasis}]
v : express the same message in different words [syn: {rephrase},
{reword}]
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