paraphrase
/ˈpɛɹəˌfɹeɪz/
to express the meaning using different words
paraphrase in a sentence
“Let me paraphrase to confirm I understand.”
Origin of paraphrase
Greek paraphrasis additional manner of expression (from para beside + phrasis speech)
Related Words
recapitulate
to summarize and state again the main points
synthesize
to combine elements into a coherent whole
disambiguate
to remove uncertainty of meaning from; make clear
elucidate
to make something clear; explain
clarify
to make a statement or situation less confused
explicate
to analyze and develop an idea in detail