Paraphrase
Paraphrase (par"ȧ*frāz) , noun
[Latin paraphrasis, Greek para`frasis, from parafra`zein to say the same thing in other words; para` beside + fra`zein to speak: compare French paraphrase. See Para-, and Phrase.]
A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase.
In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense.
Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David.
His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice.
The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases.
Paraphrase , transitive verb
To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words.
Paraphrase , intransitive verb
To make a paraphrase.