reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 
-pət
reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets
: to interpret again
specifically
: to give a new or different interpretation to
Examples of reinterpret in a Sentence
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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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Couture Week’s runways told a story through their beauty looks, reinterpreting classics to herald the classic red lip comeback at Chanel, and a playful smoky eye at Armani Privé.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
On all of the other instruments, Africans reinterpreted performance on them.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
Artist Nick Dong reinterpreted the ancient concept of the banners to symbolize the victory of enlightenment rather than war.
—Diana Argabrite, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət
: to interpret again
especially
: to give a new or different interpretation to
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