friendlyparaphrase
nounUK /ˈfrɛndli ˈpærəfreɪz/
US /ˈfrɛndli ˈpærəfreɪz/
A friendly paraphrase is when you say something again in a nice, easy way.
The teacher gave a friendly paraphrase of the hard story so everyone could understand it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A polite way of saying the same idea using different words.
She offered a friendlyparaphrase of his complaint so it sounded less angry.
3. A short, cheerful retelling of something someone said.
His friendlyparaphrase of the rules made the game feel fun.
4. A gentle explanation that keeps the main meaning but uses simpler words.
The nurse gave a friendlyparaphrase of the doctor's advice.