paraphrase

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to restate the meaning of a passage in other words

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: paraphrased; paraphrased; paraphrasing

Example sentences with this word:

He kills himself, as innumerable commentators have paraphrased and elaborated, in order to kill God.

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