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reinterpret Definition

re·inter·pret (rē′in tʉr′prət)

transitive verb

to interpret again; specif., to give a new explanation or exposition of

  • reinter
  • reinterment
  • reinterrogate
  • reintrench
  • reintroduce
  • reintroduction
  • reinvent
  • reinvest
  • reinvestigate
  • reinvigorate
  • reinvite
  • reinvolve

reinterpret Related Forms

re′·inter′·pre·ta′·tion noun

reinterpret Usage Examples

Object

  • event: The prophets had to reinterpret the events as they unfolded before them.
  • site: Should it be possible to reinterpret a site from the data?
  • doctrine: For the Catholic theologian Michael McGarry, the Christian community must now reinterpret previous Christian doctrines regarding the Jewish faith.
  • law: In the second, Jesus is taking upon himself the authority to reinterpret the Sabbath laws.
  • past: The intention of the designer was to reinterpret the past for a new generation.
  • image: This information is presented in a graphic stylized form in order to contrast and reinterpret the photographic image.