reinterpret

verb

re·​in·​ter·​pret ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 

-pət

reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets

transitive verb

: to interpret again

specifically : to give a new or different interpretation to

reinterpretation

ˌrē-ən-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən 

-pə-

noun

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

Parker’s longtime design philosophy is to reinterpret familiar things as surreal objects. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Hip-hop’s tradition of borrowing and reinterpreting names presents another argument. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

The classic double-strap and thong sandals reinterpreted menswear codes. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Inspired by the all-conquering, blunt-instrument Porsche 934/5 endurance racers from the 1970s, the Firefly Commission started life as a 35-year-old 964-series 911 Carrera 2, which was then totally gutted and reinterpreted by Singer. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reinterpret

• interpret
• misinterpret

Kids Definition

reinterpret

verb

re·​in·​ter·​pret ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 

: to interpret again

especially : to give a new or different interpretation to

reinterpretation

-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən 

noun