paraphrase
The word “paraphrase” has 3 syllables: par-a-phrase.
It's pronounced as /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for paraphrase?
In the thesaurus, “paraphrase” has 6 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for paraphrase along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for paraphrase
- rephrase
- summarize
- transcribe
- translate
- translating
- translation
Antonyms for paraphrase
Meanings of paraphrase
- noun
- A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
- One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
- verb
- To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.
Example Sentences
- In order to avoid plagiarism, it’s important to paraphrase the original text in your own words.
- Can you paraphrase that complicated paragraph to make it easier to understand?
- The teacher asked us to paraphrase the main ideas of the article during the discussion.
- When you paraphrase, make sure to capture the essence of the original message without copying it directly.
- He struggled to paraphrase the lecture notes, wanting to ensure he understood the concepts clearly.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paraphrase, such as: copy, quotation, quote, repeat, rephrase, summarize, transcribe.
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