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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
- /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/
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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
Definitions of decipher word
- verb decipher to determine the meaning of (something obscure or illegible) 3
- verb decipher to convert from code into plain text; decode 3
- verb transitive decipher to translate (a message in cipher or code) into ordinary, understandable language; decode 3
- verb transitive decipher to make out the meaning of (ancient inscriptions, illegible writing, etc.) 3
- verb decipher If you decipher a piece of writing or a message, you work out what it says, even though it is very difficult to read or understand. 2
- verb with object decipher to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note. 1
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Origin of decipher
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; translation of Middle French déchiffrer. See de-, cipher
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Parts of speech for Decipher
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decipher popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decipher
verb decipher
- analyze — to separate (a thing, idea, etc.) into its parts so as to find out their nature, proportion, function, interrelationship, etc.
- decode — If you decode a message that has been written or spoken in a code, you change it into ordinary language.
- deduce — If you deduce something or deduce that something is true, you reach that conclusion because of other things that you know to be true.
- unravel — to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.).
- solve — to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain: to solve the mystery of the missing books.
Antonyms for decipher
verb decipher
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- suppress — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- mend — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
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