paraphrase

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈparəfreɪz/

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Verb

Plain form paraphrase

Third-person singular paraphrases

Past tense paraphrased

Past participle paraphrased

Present participle paraphrasing

1. If you paraphrase something, you say it again in different words.
   • Synonyms: reword, rephrase and rewrite

   When paraphrasing books, don't copy everything in it; instead, use your own words.