English / word
decipher
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To convert encoded language into normal speech or writing, or to succeed in understanding something difficult.
In context
01
It took linguists several hours to decipher the ancient inscription.
02
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Synonyms
decode,interpret,unravel
Antonyms
encode,encrypt,obscure
Collocations
decipher a code,decipher handwriting,decipher the meaning
Verb forms
Past: deciphered · Past participle: deciphered · -ing: deciphering