Par"a*phrase, v. i. To make a
paraphrase.
Par"a*phrase (păr"ȧ*frāz),
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.
In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the
author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense.
Dryden.
Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of
David.
I. Disraeli.
His sermons a living paraphrase upon his
practice.
Sowth.
The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic
Paraphrases.
Shipley.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.
We are put to construe and paraphrase our own
words.
Bp. Stillingfleet.