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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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
Their opponents respond with articles about Hanukkah’s history as a rabbinic holiday and how it has been reinterpreted since the start of the Zionist movement.
—Joshua Shanes, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
In Monaco, Vuitton will be represented trackside with creative banners that reinterpret the house’s logo to evoke the sensation of speed.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
For 15 years, the store has invited designers and other distinguished guests to reinterpret the classic Christmas tree in their own distinctive styles.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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