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Par"a*phrase (păr"&adot_;*fr&ā;z), n. [L. paraphrasis, Gr. para`frasis, from parafra`zein to say the same thing in other words; para` beside + fra`zein to speak: cf. F. 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.
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In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense. Dryden.
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Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David. I. Disraeli.
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His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice. Sowth.
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The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases. Shipley.
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Par"a*phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paraphrased (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Paraphrasing (?).] To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.
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We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words. Bp. Stillingfleet.
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Par"a*phrase, v. i. To make a paraphrase.
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