Definition of "paraphrases" [paraphrases]

• Plural form of paraphrase. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of paraphrase. (verb)

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• "The title paraphrases Nixon's famous petulant quote after he lost the California Governor's race in 1962, and it appears"
• "Note: The title paraphrases a statement of the French diplomatist Charles de Talleyrand, "It's worse than a crime."
• "Saviour were dramatically recited to the people by the clergy, within the consecrated building, in Latin paraphrases of the sacred text; but, as yet, neither Jesus nor His mother appeared as actors in the drama."