Paraphrase
Paraphrase verb - To express something (as a text or statement) in different words.
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Read and paraphrase are semantically related In some cases you can use "Read" instead a verb "Paraphrase".
Read
Read verb - To go over and mentally take in the content of.
Paraphrase and read are semantically related in express topic. Sometimes you can use "Paraphrase" instead a verb "Read".
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It turned out to be a paraphrase from a book that had been read to her.
Source: Painting the Frost on Windows - In Variety, Id read that the critics were barred from the Miami premiere of the film because, and I paraphrase, Jerry Lewis makes films for the masses and critics are unequipped to understand his appeal.
Source: Roger Ebert Most Hated Film List
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