re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 
-pət
reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets
: to interpret again
specifically
: to give a new or different interpretation to
: the action of reinterpreting or the state of being reinterpreted
reinterpretation of borrowed behavior patterns—
Ralph Linton
Ralph Lintonthe scholarly revaluation and reinterpretation of form—Yale Review
Yale ReviewExamples of reinterpret in a Sentence
Verb
New information may force us to reinterpret the evidence.
The director wants to reinterpret the old play for a modern audience.
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Daily News, 9 June 2026
The references were reinterpreted into prints and design elements that reflect heritage and innovation.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Musicians do not need to reinterpret the format or compensate for a smaller screen.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
This is also the first hotel in Europe to feature five Michelin stars under one roof—garnered here by three distinct restaurants like fine dining Le Cinq, where French classics are reinterpreted using lighter ingredients and techniques.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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Verb
For Larry Nemecek, president of the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation, the centennial arrives at a pivotal moment for both Route 66 and the historic ranch as stakeholders consider how best to preserve and reinterpret Rogers’ legacy following the fire.
—Daily News, 9 June 2026
The references were reinterpreted into prints and design elements that reflect heritage and innovation.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Musicians do not need to reinterpret the format or compensate for a smaller screen.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
This is also the first hotel in Europe to feature five Michelin stars under one roof—garnered here by three distinct restaurants like fine dining Le Cinq, where French classics are reinterpreted using lighter ingredients and techniques.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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reinterpret
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re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət
: to interpret again
especially
: to give a new or different interpretation to
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