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What is another word for Translate? – 177 Translate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    interpret decipher explain convert render paraphrase expound elucidate clarify define describe illustrate exemplify demonstrate annotate comment gloss decode encode transcribe transliterate localize globalize adapt modify transform change alter switch commute transfer convey transmit conveyance transmission rendition version iteration translation conversion transformation.

    Meaning of Translate

    The primary meaning of the word "translate" is to change words or text from one language into another.

    Definitions

    • To change words or text from one language into another, or to explain something in a simpler way.
    • To move something from one place or position to another.
    • To change something into a different form, especially in music or mathematics.

    Etymology of Translate

    The word "translate" comes from the Latin words "trans" meaning "across" or "beyond" and "latum" meaning "to carry", and the Latin word "transferre" meaning "to carry across".
    Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of carrying or conveying something, including words or ideas, from one place or language to another.

    Example Uses

    • The company will translate the website into several languages to reach a global audience.
    • Can you translate this sentence into Spanish for me?
    • The new policy aims to translate research into practical applications.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    misunderstand misinterpret confuse obscure conceal hide withhold retain keep preserve maintain stay remain persist continue stay put freeze fix stabilize standardize unify solidify clarify misrepresent distort falsify deceive mislead confuse perplex bewilder.

    Related Nouns

    translation interpreter language dictionary glossary thesaurus lexicon vocabulary phrasebook textbook manual guide tutorial course lesson class school college university institution organization agency service company firm business industry sector field domain area region territory country nation state province.

    Related Verbs

    interpret explain describe describe describe illustrate demonstrate annotate comment gloss decode encode transcribe transliterate localize globalize adapt modify transform change alter switch commute transfer convey transmit conveyance transmission rendition version iteration conversion transformation.

    Related Adjectives

    linguistic language cultural social historical technical specialized complex simple clear unclear ambiguous certain uncertain accurate inaccurate precise imprecise exact inexact literal figurative poetic rhetorical formal informal official unofficial native foreign international global local regional national.