semiquote

Alternative forms

 * (preferred for the verb forms)

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)  A partly paraphrased quotation.
 * "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion" is a semiquote of Winston Churchill.

Verb

 * 1) To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.