reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 
-pət
reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets
: to interpret again
specifically
: to give a new or different interpretation to
Examples of reinterpret in a Sentence
New information may force us to reinterpret the evidence.
The director wants to reinterpret the old play for a modern audience.
Recent Examples on the Web
Williams decided to reinterpret a historic bed trunk from the archives in his signature, dandy style.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
Through Made in Italy collections — encompassing women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories — Rachid and her team want to reinterpret and spotlight the personal stories of international talents who have overcome adversity with courage and transformed obstacles into opportunities for growth.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
And can our laws of thermodynamics be reinterpreted in quantum terms?
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Its first project, Red Hot + Blue, featured notable artists such as U2 and Sinead O’Connor reinterpreting the songs of composer Cole Porter to raise funds for ACT UP.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
Through Made in Italy collections — encompassing women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories — Rachid and her team want to reinterpret and spotlight the personal stories of international talents who have overcome adversity with courage and transformed obstacles into opportunities for growth.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
And can our laws of thermodynamics be reinterpreted in quantum terms?
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Its first project, Red Hot + Blue, featured notable artists such as U2 and Sinead O’Connor reinterpreting the songs of composer Cole Porter to raise funds for ACT UP.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Sep. 2024
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reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət
: to interpret again
especially
: to give a new or different interpretation to
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