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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Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
TikTok has transformed fandoms into content engines, where users remix, react, and reinterpret their favorite films, fueling viral conversations that extend well beyond a theatrical release.
—Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Versace reinterpreted ‘90s house codes with a powerful energy.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
For example, the bar in one of the common rooms, an important element for the narrative, was brought to life by reinterpreting traditional Thai design in a modern form, both in terms of materials and stylistic elements.
—Jim Halterman, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 31 Mar. 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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