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paraphrase Synonyms

Another word for paraphrase

Choosing another word for paraphrase depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To express the meaning of a speaker or writer using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Usage Example

"Rather than quoting the lengthy report verbatim, the journalist chose to reword its main conclusions."

Strongest
reword
rephrase
restate
Strong
reformulate
recast
render

• noun (Context 2)

A restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form, typically for greater clarity.

Usage Example

"The professor asked the students to write a clear rewording of the complex philosophical stanza."

Strongest
rewording
rephrasing
restatement
Strong
rendition
version
interpretation

Opposites of paraphrase

The opposite of paraphrase shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

quote
quotation
cite
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• Nearby Words

paraphernalia
paraphilic
paraphrasable
paraphrase
paraphraser
paraplegia
paraplegic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paraphrase. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paraphrase
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