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reinterpret

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verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English interpret English reinterpret From re- + interpret.

  1. To interpret again.

    If you look at it that way, you can reinterpret all the old evidence so that it supports the new theory.

    On a recent morning, which started by stirring a pot and ended with pouring a drink, Mr. Alexander offered his ideas on rye’s resurgence, reinterpreting the classics and creating the perfect winter cocktail.