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.
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This model creates the false assumption that the only way to communicate contemporary values is through the work of contemporary artists, rather than through curatorial choices that reframe and reinterpret history to address the demands of the present.
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Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
For revivals, directors often want to reinterpret the work or stage it in a way that shows off their talents — directors can have as much vanity as actors.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite their humble beginnings, banner ads have demonstrated remarkable resilience, being continuously reinvented and reinterpreted to remain relevant in the ever-changing digital landscape.
—Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Thousands of people joined a march toward New Zealand’s capital on Friday after a contentious bill that would reinterpret the country’s 184-year-old founding document passed its first hurdle in Parliament.
—Reuters, NBC News, 15 Nov. 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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