translate

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tran(t)s-ˈlāt How to pronounce translate (audio)
Definition of translatenext
as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words would you mind translating this German article for me?

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Recent Examples of translate The World Is Your Oyster for spring 2027 translated a seaside retreat into relaxed clothes intended to work beyond the holiday setting. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 When people improve their diets, their mental health sometimes gets better—perhaps because some of those physical health issues improve, translating to benefits for the brain. — Jamie Ducharme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 And Thunberg, who in January 2025 visited the Sahrawi camps with Lamin accompanying and translating for her, spoke plainly about what must change and called out the media for its silence. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 Short for Zakład Opiekuńczo-Leczniczy — or, translated from Polish, Care and Treatment Facility. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for translate
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  • Dave’s vision for iPlayer included an AI agent called Iggy, which helps recommend and summarize iPlayer content, and can speak to audiences in different languages.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Searching for a product is useful, but turning an invitation into a calendar event or summarizing text can save additional steps.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
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