i Register
In some senses, semiquote is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
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.
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
To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.