paraphrase
/ˈpærəfreɪz/
par · a · phrase
ˈpær · ə · freɪz
English Definition
v./n. express in other words
Significado en Español
parafrasear
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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para(beside)+phrase(expression)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “paraphrase”: The teacher asked the student to paraphrase the paragraph to show understanding.
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A
Replicate
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Summarize
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C
Reword
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Translate
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C — Reword.
“paraphrase” means v./n. express in other words
Common questions about “paraphrase”
What does “paraphrase” mean?
paraphrase — v./n. express in other words. In Chinese: 释义，改述.
How do you pronounce “paraphrase”?
paraphrase is pronounced /ˈpærəfreɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: par · a · phrase.
Is “paraphrase” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. paraphrase appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “paraphrase”?
para(beside)+phrase(expression)
