Here's why:
* Paraphrase: To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to make it simpler or clearer.
* Rewording: To express something in different words.
Both words imply taking an existing idea and expressing it in a new way. While "paraphrase" often suggests simplifying or clarifying, "rewording" is a more general term that encompasses any change in wording.
Other words that could be considered close synonyms for "paraphrase" include:
* Restate
* Summarize
* Rephrase
* Explain
* Translate (in the sense of conveying meaning from one language to another)