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noun
1.
a literal translation.
verb (used with object)
2.
to translate, especially literally.
3.
to change the phrasing or literary form of.
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Metaphrase
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| to flee; abscond: |
| to run away hurriedly; flee. |
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| metaphrase (ˈmɛtəˌfreɪz) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare paraphrase a literal translation |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to alter or manipulate the wording of |
| 3. | to translate literally |
| [C17: from Greek metaphrazein to translate] | |
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