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Meaning and definition for "paraphrase" word

[noun] rewording for the purpose of clarification
[verb] express the same message in different words

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\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.
\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.
\Par"a*phrase\, v. i. To make a paraphrase.

Synonyms for paraphrase

paraphrasis, rephrase, reword

Related terms: amplification, bilingual text, burlesque, clavis, copy, crib, decipherment, decoding, dummy, duplication, explain, explicate, facsimile, faithful translation, free translation, gloss, glossary, imitation, interlinear, interlinear translation, key, knockoff, loose translation, metaphrase, mock-up, model, paraphrasis, parody, pony, rehash, rendering, rendition, rephrase, rephrasing, replica, representation, reproduction, restate, restatement, reword, rewording, rewrite, rewriting, summarize, transcribe, transcription, translation, transliteration, travesty, trot, version

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Let's analyse "paraphrase" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ESARHPARAP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2770 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .- .-. .- .--. .... .-. .- ... .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: paraphrase: 1 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 8, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: paraphrase: 7 + 1 + 9 + 1 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 49, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (3)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
P (2)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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