translate
verb
trans·late tran(t)s-ˈlāt 
tranz-;
ˈtran(t)s-ˌlāt,
ˈtranz-
translated; translating
transitive verb
1
a
: to turn into one's own or another language
b
: to transfer or turn from one set of symbols into another : transcribe
c(1)
: to express in different terms and especially different words : paraphrase
(2)
: to express in more comprehensible terms : explain, interpret
2
a
: to bear, remove, or change from one place, state, form, or appearance to another : transfer, transform
translate ideas into action
b
: to convey to heaven or to a nontemporal condition without death
c
: to transfer (a bishop) from one see to another
3
: enrapture
4
: to subject to mathematical translation
5
: to subject (genetic information) to translation in protein synthesis
intransitive verb
1
: to practice translation or make a translation
also : to admit of or be adaptable to translation
a word that doesn't translate easily
2
: to undergo a translation
3
: lead, result —usually used with into
believes that tax cuts will translate into economic growth
translatability
(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌlā-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun (ˌ)tranz-
The translatability of other native two-dimensional designs into the commercial medium of silk screens, however, may not be so clearcut. 
Margaret B. Blackman et al.
Margaret B. Blackman et al. translatable
tran(t)s-ˈlā-tə-bəl
adjective tranz-
The word is of Derrida's own coinage and is deliberately ambiguous (and therefore not translatable), being derived from the French … Ann Jefferson
Ann Jefferson … but the resultant information is spotty and not readily translatable into an average national trend. Barry Commoner
Barry Commoner translator
ˈtran(t)s-ˌlā-tər
noun ˈtranz-;
tran(t)s-ˈlā-tər
tranz-
Synonyms
- paraphrase
- rephrase
- restate
- reword
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
My client speaks only Spanish. Will you translate for me? The French word “bonjour” translates as “hello” in English. We need someone who can translate Japanese into English. We have translated the report. The book has been translated into 37 languages. Can you translate this technical jargon? Seventy million Americans—that translates into one American out of every four—are under the age of 24. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Some of that will translate to this matchup, but the Ravens will make adjustments, too. Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 At the end of the day, what do these upgrades translate to? Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2022 That could translate into better protection this time around. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 So how did that translate into his latest spring collection on his clean white runway? Leanne Italie, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 And how does this translate into improved employee experiences? Pete Schlampp, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The end of coal and the additional cost of oil will translate to a 7% increase in electricity bills for consumers who already face the nation's highest energy and living costs. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 Yet, this smaller footprint would translate to few markers on the geologic record for that period. Stav Dimitropoulos, Popular Mechanics, 30 Aug. 2022 Presumably, that would translate to $6.99, $7.99, or $8.99 per month. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 Aug. 2022 See More
Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 At the end of the day, what do these upgrades translate to? Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2022 That could translate into better protection this time around. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 So how did that translate into his latest spring collection on his clean white runway? Leanne Italie, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 And how does this translate into improved employee experiences? Pete Schlampp, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The end of coal and the additional cost of oil will translate to a 7% increase in electricity bills for consumers who already face the nation's highest energy and living costs. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 Yet, this smaller footprint would translate to few markers on the geologic record for that period. Stav Dimitropoulos, Popular Mechanics, 30 Aug. 2022 Presumably, that would translate to $6.99, $7.99, or $8.99 per month. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French translater, from Latin translatus (past participle of transferre to transfer, translate), from trans- + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at tolerate, bear
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2a
Phrases Containing translate
Kids Definition
translate
verb
trans·late trans-ˈlāt
translated; translating
1
: to turn from one language into another
2
: to change from one form to another
Let's translate words into action.
Medical Definition
translate
transitive verb
trans·late tran(t)s-ˈlāt, tranz-
translated; translating
: to subject (as genetic information) to translation in protein synthesis
translate
verb
as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words would you mind translating this German article for me? Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- summarize
- paraphrase
- rephrase
- restate
- recapitulate
- reword
- sum up
- reiterate
- boil down
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- quote
- repeat
- reproduce
- copy
- transcribe
- echo