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

Techniques can be tried out, tweaked, and refined in the park, then translated to streets where cars still rule. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

The novel sold in a competitive situation and will be globally translated at launch. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

The festival’s English-language name includes those Black Nights, and so does its Estonian acronym PÖFF, which stands for Pimedate Ööde filmifestival, which translates as Black Nights Film Festival. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

From Remember the Bees by Zineb Mekouar, translated by Maren Baudet-Lackner. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing translate

• translate (into)