1. the act or process of translating or paraphrasing a text, especially word-for-word or in a literal manner
Usage: often used in literary or linguistic contexts; contrasts with paraphrasing in that it may be more literal

1. to translate or paraphrase (a text) in a literal or word-for-word manner
Usage: less common than the noun form; typically used in academic or translation contexts

Examples

• The scholar's metaphrasing of the ancient Greek text preserved the original meaning.
• She was metaphrasing the poem into modern English for her students.
• His metaphrasing of the legal document made it easier to understand.
• The translator engaged in careful metaphrasing to maintain fidelity to the source material.
• Metaphrasing requires both linguistic skill and deep subject knowledge.
• The professor asked students to avoid simple metaphrasing and instead provide thoughtful interpretation.