Metaphrase :: Metaphrase (n.) A verbal translation; a version or translation from one language into another, word for word; -- opposed to paraphrase..

Metaphrase :: Metaphrase (n.) An answering phrase; repartee.

Metaphrased :: Metaphrased (a.) Translated literally.

Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (n.) 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..

Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (v. t.) To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language..

Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (v. i.) To make a paraphrase.

Paraphrased :: Paraphrased (imp. & p. p.) of Paraphras.

Paraphraser :: Paraphraser (n.) One who paraphrases.

Periphrase :: Periphrase (n.) The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution..

Periphrase :: Periphrase (v. t.) To express by periphrase or circumlocution.

Periphrase :: Periphrase (v. i.) To use circumlocution.

Periphrased :: Periphrased (imp. & p. p.) of Periphras.

Periphrases :: Periphrases (pl. ) of Periphrasi.

Phrase :: Phrase (n.) A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase..

Phrase :: Phrase (n.) A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human..

Phrase :: Phrase (n.) A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.

Phrase :: Phrase (n.) A short clause or portion of a period.

Phrase :: Phrase (v. t.) To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style..

Phrase :: Phrase (v. i.) To use proper or fine phrases.

Phrase :: Phrase (v. i.) To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4..

Phrased :: Phrased (imp. & p. p.) of Phras.

Phraseless :: Phraseless (a.) Indescribable.

Phraseogram :: Phraseogram (n.) A symbol for a phrase.

Phraseologic :: Phraseologic (a.) Alt. of Phraseologica.

Phraseological :: Phraseological (a.) Of or pertaining to phraseology; consisting of a peculiar form of words.

Phraseologist :: Phraseologist (n.) A collector or coiner of phrases.

Phraseology :: Phraseology (n.) Manner of expression; peculiarity of diction; style.

Phraseology :: Phraseology (n.) A collection of phrases; a phrase book.

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