Synonyms of translate

translate

verb

tran(t)s-ˈlāt 

as in to summarize

to express something (as a text or statement) in different words

would you mind translating this German article for me?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• paraphrase
• rephrase
• restate
• reword
• reiterate
• recapitulate
• sum up
• boil down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quote
• repeat
• reproduce
• copy
• echo
• transcribe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of translate

The novel sold to Putnam in a highly competitive and will be globally translated at launch. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

The trend is being discussed across multiple shelter publications, with designers weighing in on how to translate the concept into concrete choices — from bold artwork to wall treatments to displayed personal objects. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The loss in seats translates to more than $430 million less in the district’s budget. — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Business executives defined the objectives and software developers translated those requirements into technology. — Alberto Lugo, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing translate

• translate (into)