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paraphrase

/ˈpærəfræz/ verb · British & US
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What does paraphrase mean?

verb

To express the same idea or thought in different words, or to rephrase something in a different way. A restatement of a text or passage in different words, while preserving its original meaning.

Example

"The professor asked the student to paraphrase the article in her own words."

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