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

Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words.
Baruch Spinoza