\Par"a*phrase\, n. [L. paraphrasis, Gr. ?, from ? to
say the same thing in other words; ? beside + ? 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.
      In paraphrase, or translation with latitude, the
      author's words are not so strictly followed as his
      sense.                                   --Dryden.
      Excellent paraphrases of the Psalms of David. --I.
                                               Disraeli.
      His sermons a living paraphrase upon his practice.
                                               --Sowth.
      The Targums are also called the Chaldaic or Aramaic
      Paraphrases.                             --Shipley.

\Par"a*phrase\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Paraphrased}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Paraphrasing}.]
To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give
the meaning of a passage in other language.
      We are put to construe and paraphrase our own words.
                                               --Bp.
                                               Stillingfleet.

\Par"a*phrase\, v. i.
To make a paraphrase.