semiquote

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Synonyms: semimute

Antonyms: semimute

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Noun

1. A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in ''"Tom said 'What?'"''
2. A [[punctuation mark]] to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close [[paraphrase]] that uses some of the author's original words.
3. {{lb|en|informal}} A partly [[paraphrase]]d [[quotation]].

Verb

1. To make a close [[paraphrase]] of a [[quotation]], using some of its words.

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