Definitions for translate
translate
trans·late
Spelling: [trans-leyt, tranz-, trans-leyt, tranz-]
IPA: /trænsˈleɪt, trænz-, ˈtræns leɪt, ˈtrænz-/
Translate is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.
You can make 476 anagrams from letters in translate (aaelnrstt).
Definitions for translate
verb (used with object)
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to turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's own:
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to change the form, condition, nature, etc., of; transform; convert:
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to explain in terms that can be more easily understood; interpret.
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to bear, carry, or move from one place, position, etc., to another; transfer.
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Mechanics. to cause (a body) to move without rotation or angular displacement; subject to translation.
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Computers. to convert (a program, data, code, etc.) from one form to another:
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Telegraphy. to retransmit or forward (a message), as by a relay.
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Ecclesiastical.
to move (a bishop) from one see to another.
to move (a see) from one place to another.
to move (relics) from one place to another.
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to convey or remove to heaven without natural death.
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Mathematics. to perform a translation on (a set, function, etc.).
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to express the value of (a currency) in a foreign currency by applying the exchange rate.
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to exalt in spiritual or emotional ecstasy; enrapture.
verb (used without object)
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to provide or make a translation; act as translator.
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to admit of translation:
Origin of translate
1250-1300; Middle English translaten Latin trānslātus (past participle of trānsferre to transfer), equivalent to trāns- trans- + -lātus (suppletive past participle o
Examples for translate
She was, indeed, ill-treated; but what were we, to translate the phrase?
Do they have a plan for how to translate a ceasefire into something more durable?
Several attempts had been made to translate this conception into a reality.
Or translate an interview maybe because I do like to translate things.
This allows news reporters to translate whatever is said by a Scot being interviewed into whatever will make the most news.
Of course, deep innovations only translate into revenue if they can go to global markets effectively.
Asian slapstick humor does not translate well, and most of the captive audience agreed, although they grudgingly watched it.
Some apology must be made for an attempt "to translate the untranslatable."
In that case we should translate “chwerthin wanar,” “their leader laughed.”
I laughingly begged him to translate the remark, which he did with a smile.