PARAPHRASE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PARAPHRASE?

Need another word that means the same as “paraphrase”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “paraphrase” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Paraphrase” are: rephrase, reword, express in other words, put in other words, express in one's own words, put in one's own words, express differently, rewrite, restate, rehash, interpret, gloss, paraphrasis, rewording, rephrasing, rewriting, restatement, rendition, rendering, version, interpretation

Paraphrase as a Noun

Definitions of "Paraphrase" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “paraphrase” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A rewording of something written or spoken.
• Rewording for the purpose of clarification.

Synonyms of "Paraphrase" as a noun (12 Words)

gloss	An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. A gloss finish.
interpretation	The action of explaining the meaning of something. The interpretation of data.
paraphrasis	A rewording of something written or spoken; a paraphrase.
rehash	A reuse of old ideas or material without significant change or improvement. The spring show was a rehash of the summer show from the previous year.
rendering	The action of giving or surrendering something. The rendering of Church dues.
rendition	(especially in the US) the practice of sending a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect covertly to be interrogated in a country with less rigorous regulations for the humane treatment of prisoners. A wonderful rendition of Nessun Dorma.
rephrasing	Changing a particular word or phrase.
restatement	An act of stating something again or differently, especially more clearly or convincingly. We need a bold restatement of the central message.
rewording	Changing a particular word or phrase.
rewrite	A piece of text that has been rewritten. Rewrite after rewrite was drafted to ensure the final version would pass muster.
rewriting	Something that has been written again.
version	Manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery. A revised version of the paper was produced for a later meeting.

Usage Examples of "Paraphrase" as a noun

• It is characteristic of poetic metaphors that they are not susceptible to paraphrase.
• Scattered here and there in the text are frank paraphrases of lines from Virgil, Cicero, and Quintilian.

Paraphrase as a Verb

Definitions of "Paraphrase" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “paraphrase” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Express the same message in different words.
• Express the meaning of (something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Synonyms of "Paraphrase" as a verb (12 Words)

express differently	Serve as a means for expressing something.
express in one's own words	Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise.
express in other words	Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise.
gloss	Give a shine or gloss to usually by rubbing. The pebble dash of the walls was glossed white.
interpret	Give an interpretation or explanation to. How do you interpret his behavior.
put in one's own words	Cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation.
put in other words	Attribute or give.
rehash	Consider or discuss (something) at length after it has happened. Is it really necessary to rehash that trauma all over again.
rephrase	Express the same message in different words. Rephrase the statement so that it is clear.
restate	State (something) again or differently, especially more clearly or convincingly. He restated his opposition to abortion.
reword	Put (something) into different words. There is a sound reason for rewording that clause.
rewrite	Rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose. I cobbled together a rough draft and then rewrote it.

Usage Examples of "Paraphrase" as a verb

• You can either quote or paraphrase literary texts.

Associations of "Paraphrase" (30 Words)

alliteration	The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Alliterations are clustered in the last few lines.
cite	Praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) in an official report for a courageous act. The writ cited only four of the signatories of the petition.
collocation	A pair or group of words that are habitually juxtaposed. Strong tea and heavy drinker are typical English collocations.
ellipsis	A set of dots indicating an ellipsis. It is very rare for an ellipsis to occur without a linguistic antecedent.
endearment	The act of showing affection. A term of endearment.
english	The spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist.
idiom	The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people. They were both working in a neo impressionist idiom.
infinitive	The uninflected form of the verb. Infinitive clauses.
interpretive	That provides interpretation.
language	Coarse or offensive language. A study of the way children learn language.
lexicographer	A compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language.
locution	A person’s style of speech. His impeccable locution.
maxim	A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. The maxim that actions speak louder than words.
motto	A favorite saying of a sect or political group. They were developing the use of leitmotifs or mottoes that appear throughout an opera.
phrase	Divide music into phrases in a particular way especially in performance. It s important to phrase the question correctly.
quotation	A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. Ensure you receive a written quotation covering all aspects of the job.
quote	Put quote marks around. He quoted from the scriptures.
read	Audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role. I m reading English at Cambridge.
reference	The action of mentioning or alluding to something. Each chapter should have references to books covering the subject in greater depth.
restate	State (something) again or differently, especially more clearly or convincingly. He restated his opposition to abortion.
saying	A collection of short, pithy expressions identified with a particular person, especially a political or religious leader. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
sentence	Pronounce a sentence on somebody in a court of law. Slander of an official carried an eight year prison sentence.
translate	Be expressed or be capable of being expressed in another language. I have to translate when my in laws from Austria visit the U S.
translation	The process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm. The translation of the relics of St Thomas of Canterbury.
translator	A computer program that translates from one programming language into another. The translator of Hardy s poems into Icelandic.
transliterate	Rewrite in a different script. Names from one language are often transliterated into another.
ungrammatical	Not grammatical; not conforming to the rules of grammar or accepted usage. Ungrammatical sentences.
verb	Use a word that is not conventionally used as a verb typically a noun as a verb. Any English noun can be verbed but some are more resistant than others.
verse	Speak in or compose verse versify. He began to verse extemporaneously in her ear.
word	Express something spoken or written in particular words. His grandfather s words had been meant kindly.