paraphrase (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpærəfreɪz/
Definition
To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to make it clearer or more concise.
Examples
Can you paraphrase this complex legal document for me?
The student was asked to paraphrase the article to show they understood it.
He paraphrased the professor's lecture in his notes, using simpler terms.
How to Use paraphrase
- paraphrase something (prepositional phrase)
- To express the meaning of something using different words. — "Please paraphrase the instructions so everyone can understand."
- paraphrase in your own words (collocation)
- To re-express information using your own vocabulary and sentence structure. — "You must paraphrase the source material in your own words for the assignment."
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