translates (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of translate (into)
as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) it remains to be seen whether the policy changes will translate into true progress

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for translates (into)
  1. causes
  2. creates
  3. generates
  4. brings
  5. prompts
  6. does
Verb
  • Similarly, during construction, heavy machinery causes soil compaction, temporary dust and noise pollution, which can further disorient wildlife, by changing local ecosystems and altering conditions for plants, ground-dwelling species and insects.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Measles hospitalizes nearly 10% of its victims and causes pneumonia, sepsis and potentially fatal encephalitis.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of causes
Verb
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • The gap creates performance ceilings no architectural change can close.
    — Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • The coflow process generates commercially valuable magnesium hydroxide, after which the leftover seawater, or regular seawater, is desalinated and split into acidic and alkaline byproducts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • While each system generates valuable information, the data frequently remains isolated within departmental workflows.
    — Fabio Belloni, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • The storm system brings the chance of some hail and damaging winds throughout the evening.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Mecklenburg County this year also invited the neighborhood to participate in its inaugural Meck Fest, a series that brings free food, music and activities to smaller community parks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • The Leo moon prompts you to ruminate on your energetic resources.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • Waymo, meanwhile, prompts users to report their own spills, charging a $50 cleaning fee that jumps to $100 if the next passenger discovers the mess first.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of prompts
Verb
  • At the back of this pharmacy is a beloved restaurant that does New Mexico classics like red-and-green chile enchiladas and huevos rancheros.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
  • In his role, Thomas does community outreach with the next generation.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of does
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“Translates (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translates%20%28into%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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