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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When reinterpreting these denim styles, the label also focuses on the most sustainable materials possible, innovative fabrics, and energy-efficient production.
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Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Urban Commissions, Dubai Design Week’s annual competition, invited design-forward minds to reinterpret the courtyard’s historic role as an inclusive gathering space.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
When reinterpreting these denim styles, the label also focuses on the most sustainable materials possible, innovative fabrics, and energy-efficient production.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Parliament was briefly suspended when Māori lawmakers performed a haka opposing the Treaty Principles Bill, which sought to reinterpret the 184-year-old treaty between the British and Indigenous Māori.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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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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