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translate

[trans-leyt, tranz-, trans-leyt, tranz-] / trænsˈleɪt, trænz-, ˈtræns leɪt, ˈtrænz- /
VERB
interpret, explain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
convert decipher put render spell out transcribe turn
STRONG
construe decode elucidate explicate gloss paraphrase reword simplify transliterate transpose
WEAK
do into make clear metaphrase
Antonyms
STRONGEST
remove take
STRONG
complicate confuse mystify obscure
WEAK
stagnate
VERB
change
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter convert transform turn
STRONG
commute metamorphose transfigure transmogrify transmute transpose
Antonyms
STRONGEST
keep preserve remain
WEAK
stagnate

Example Sentences

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The base-case scenario could translate to $14.18 in adjusted earnings per share for the fiscal third quarter, above the $14.04 FactSet consensus, and $25.30 in the June quarter, above the $19.36 consensus view.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But when Grace figures out how to use his computer to translate Rocky’s sounds into English, the voice we hear coming from his jerry-rigged laptops is Ortiz’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Although the study focused on healthy individuals, the researchers note that more work is needed to determine how these effects translate to clinical populations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The increase in imports from Venezuela means there is more oil available, which should translate to cheaper gasoline prices for US drivers.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If Werner will translate the leaflets into French, perhaps Helmuth could smuggle them to the French prisoners.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti