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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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The watercolor by painter Amy Park that Rickard sourced from art advisor Annie Wharton reinterprets select Ed Ruscha imagery of buildings on Sunset Boulevard.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
For his directorial debut, The Piano Lesson, Washington reinterprets August Wilson’s iconic play, skillfully navigating themes of legacy, familial bonds, and the enduring power of generational narratives.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Drawing inspiration from the structural robustness of mecha and the distinctive visual language of cyberpunk aesthetics, this series reinterprets traditional tool design through a contemporary lens.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 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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