paraphrase

Pronunciation: /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun rewording for the purpose of clarification
  2. verb express the same message in different words

Etymology

From Middle French paraphrase.

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Synonyms

paraphrasis

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