Associations to the word «Paraphrase»

Wiktionary

PARAPHRASE, noun. A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
PARAPHRASE, verb. To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.

Dictionary definition

PARAPHRASE, noun. Rewording for the purpose of clarification.
PARAPHRASE, verb. Express the same message in different words.

Wise words

Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams