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

And, in the long run, economists say that will translate to a weaker economy and a lower standard of living. —Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025

Google Translate was used to translate the news release from Arkeologerna. —Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025

The production marks the first revival of the play, written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, which follows three longtime friends who launch into a debate about art after one of them purchases a large, expensive and completely white painting. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025

And the 95-Wh battery keeps things juiced for up to 51 minutes, which could translate to a flight range of 41 km (25.4 miles) with an economical push. —Paul Ridden may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2025

Phrases Containing translate

• translate (into)