Paraphrase

Synonyms of paraphrase

• rewrite
• rephrase
• restate

Antonyms of paraphrase

• copy
• repeat
• quote

Collocations of paraphrase

rewrite

Frequency: 80 %

I had to rewrite the entire essay to paraphrase the original text.

rephrase

Frequency: 70 %

Can you rephrase that paragraph to make it clearer?

summarize

Frequency: 60 %

She summarized the main points of the article in her own words.

restatement

Frequency: 50 %

The restatement of the thesis provided a fresh perspective on the topic.

paraphrased version

Frequency: 40 %

The paraphrased version of the speech was more concise and to the point.

Idiomatic Expressions for paraphrase

• Phrase: put a spin on it
  Meaning: to present something in a particular way that may be biased or slanted
  Usage: The politician tried to put a positive spin on the controversial issue during the press conference.