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paraphrased

 

[ ˌpær.əˈfreɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

restating information

To paraphrase means to express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity. This technique is often utilized in academic and professional settings to avoid plagiarism while discussing or summarizing someone else's ideas. Crafting a paraphrase requires a good understanding of the original text, and it can involve altering the structure of sentences and using synonyms. A well-executed paraphrase maintains the essence of the original meaning but presents it in a fresh way.

Synonyms

rephrase, reword, rewrite.

Examples of usage

  • He paraphrased the essay for his report.
  • She paraphrased the lecture notes for better understanding.
  • The teacher asked us to paraphrase the poem.
  • In her paper, she paraphrased several scholarly articles.

Translations

Translations of the word "paraphrased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parafraseado

🇮🇳 पैराफ्रेज़ किया गया

🇩🇪 paraphrasiert

🇮🇩 diparafrasekan

🇺🇦 перефразований

🇵🇱 parafrazowany

🇯🇵 パラフレーズされた

🇫🇷 paraphrasé

🇪🇸 parafraseado

🇹🇷 parafraz edilmiş

🇰🇷 바꾸어 표현된

🇸🇦 إعادة صياغة

🇨🇿 parafrázovaný

🇸🇰 parafrázovaný

🇨🇳 改述的

🇸🇮 parafrazirano

🇮🇸 parafraserað

🇰🇿 перефразаланған

🇬🇪 პარაფრაზირებული

🇦🇿 parafraz edilmiş

🇲🇽 parafraseado

Etymology

The word 'paraphrase' comes from the Greek word 'paraphrasis', which means 'a saying in other words'. The prefix 'para-' means 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'phrasis' comes from 'phrazein', meaning 'to speak or declare'. The concept has been used throughout history in various educational and rhetorical contexts to communicate ideas more clearly or to provide clarification. The term became more widely adopted in the English language during the Renaissance when there was a growing emphasis on interpretation and translation of classical texts. Over time, paraphrasing evolved from a tool of scholars to a common practice in everyday writing and speaking, highlighting its importance in effective communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,066, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.