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. [ 1913 Webster ] In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the author's words are not so strictly followed as his sense. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David. I. Disraeli. [ 1913 Webster ] His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice. Sowth. [ 1913 Webster ] The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic Paraphrases. Shipley. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
