Paraphrase vs. Rephrase — What's the Difference?

A paraphrase is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words. The term itself is derived via Latin paraphrasis from Greek παράφρασις 'additional manner of expression'.

To phrase again, especially to state in a new, clearer, or different way.

Express the meaning of (something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity

To say or write something with different wording.

A rewording of something written or spoken

Express the same message in different words

A restatement of a text or passage in another form or other words, often to clarify meaning.

The restatement of texts in other words as a studying or teaching device.

The adaptation or alteration of a text or quotation to serve a different purpose from that of the original.

To restate using different words, especially to clarify.

To adapt or alter (a text or quotation) to serve a different purpose from that of the original

To compose a paraphrase.

A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.

(Scotland) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.

(ambitransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.

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.

To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.

To make a paraphrase.

Rewording for the purpose of clarification

Express the same message in different words