Synonyms of translate

translate 1 of 2

verb (1)

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

translate (into)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to cause

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• do
• produce
• work
• spawn
• result (in)
• draw on
• induce
• yield
• give rise to
• bring about
• invoke
• contribute (to)
• effect
• make
• effectuate
• bring forth
• bring on
• catalyze
• found
• breed
• beget
• encourage
• introduce
• conduce (to)
• occasion
• promote
• engender
• pioneer
• set up
• launch
• initiate
• determine
• begin
• establish
• develop
• forward
• turn out
• foster
• start
• decide
• institute
• inaugurate
• render
• cultivate
• further
• enact
• set
• father
• advance
• innovate
• nurture
• nourish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limit
• restrict
• put down
• impede
• suppress
• check
• control
• subdue
• crush
• curb
• rein (in)
• stifle
• smother
• repress
• quash
• dampen
• retard
• crack down (on)
• inhibit
• arrest
• restrain
• quell
• clamp down (on)
• kill
• squash
• squelch
• destroy
• can
• abolish
• still
• liquidate
• snuff (out)
• extinguish
• demolish
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of translate

Verb

The Dolphins hope his college success translates to the pros. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

His 72 goals since 2024-25 are 16 more than his next-closest teammate, but Dorofeyev’s scoring prowess hasn’t translated to the playoffs. —Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026

This challenge has been particularly evident in areas such as biofuels, where translating laboratory successes into industrial-scale production has proved difficult. —André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026

Colorado’s dry winter and abnormally warm spring will translate to a high risk for large and destructive wildfires this summer, state leaders warned Thursday. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing translate

• translate (into)