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PARAPHRASE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Paraphrase.

Paraphrase - as a noun

Rewording for the purpose of clarification

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paraphrasis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recasting12rephrasing16rewording14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Paraphrase - as a verb

Express the same message in different words

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rephrase13reword10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ingeminate13iterate7reiterate9repeat8restate7retell6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I will provide a paraphrase of the text."
"The student wrote a paraphrase of the original article."
"The professor asked for a paraphrase of the research paper."
"The book includes several paraphrases of famous poems."
"He tried to put the complex concepts into a simple paraphrase."
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Word Game Points

Is PARAPHRASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paraphrase is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARAPHRASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PARAPHRASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paraphrase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARAPHRASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PARAPHRASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paraphrase is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARAPHRASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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