Meaning & use
translate
To express the meaning of words or text from one language in another language.
See it in a sentence
She translated the French novel into English for a new generation of readers.
Can you translate this menu for me? I don't recognize any of the dishes.
A note on using this word
Translate usually applies to written or spoken language, while interpret is preferred for real-time spoken conversion.
Words with a similar meaning
renderinterpret
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To result in or be converted into a different form or outcome.
Good customer service does not always translate into higher sales.
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