To express in different words. Obsolete.

intransitive. = paraphrase, v.

transitive. To express or convey the meaning of (a word or text) using different words from within the same language, esp. with the aim of making the…

transitive. To express the meaning of (a written or spoken passage, or the words of an author or speaker) using different words, esp. to achieve…

transitive. To put into a new form without significant change or improvement. Also occasionally intransitive.

transitive. To put (something) into different words; to change the wording of, provide alternative wording for.

transitive. To warm up again; (chiefly figurative) to rehash, rework. Cf. rechauffe, v.