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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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
While the watch itself is monochrome and quintessentially Genta, Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, the watchmakers who run La Fabrique du Temps LV, have reinterpreted his legacy, as the last two watchmakers to work directly under Genta’s guidance.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Yousefzada reinterprets traditional statuary through the lens of personal memory, migration, and patriarchy.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Each of these maisons has a powerful heritage, and what is most compelling is seeing how these designers will reinterpret such iconic identities and bring new energy to the market.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reinterpret
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 13 Sep. 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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