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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The new Netflix series Sirens takes inspiration from the sirens of Greek mythology, reinterpreting their mellifluous song as something more complex than mere temptation.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
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In 2017, a bout with burnout and desire to interpret her creative thoughts into her work, versus reinterpreting the thoughts of clients’ interior designers, led her to re-engaging with the more artistic side of her practice.
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The birthright citizenship order, issued hours after Mr. Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, would reinterpret the 14th Amendment and make the children of temporary or unlawful immigrants ineligible for automatic U.S. citizenship.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Portrait Studio is a feature that reinterprets your photos into one of several artistic styles.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
In 2017, a bout with burnout and desire to interpret her creative thoughts into her work, versus reinterpreting the thoughts of clients’ interior designers, led her to re-engaging with the more artistic side of her practice.
—Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The birthright citizenship order, issued hours after Mr. Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, would reinterpret the 14th Amendment and make the children of temporary or unlawful immigrants ineligible for automatic U.S. citizenship.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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