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 company constantly collects data to optimize its operation, since longer drilling times translate to higher costs. — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Simultaneously, the direct management of inputs and distribution—from rubber plantations to railway tracks—permitted lower production costs, translating not only to lower prices but also to higher-than-average wages. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, seamlessly inserted in the family bosom. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

That disconnect exists because Raridon was held in to pass block on 91 of 295 passing snaps, a bizarre wrinkle of the Notre Dame system that’s unlikely to translate to the NFL. — Jakob Sanderson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing translate

• translate (into)