Definition:
* To convert (a text written in code, cipher, or foreign language) into ordinary language.
* To succeed in understanding something that is obscure, puzzling, or difficult.
Usage:
* "The detectives worked tirelessly to decipher the coded message."
* "She tried to decipher the complex legal document."
* "The researchers are attempting to decipher the ancient hieroglyphs."
Synonyms:
* Decode
* Translate
* Interpret
* Unravel
* Solve
* Understand
Antonyms:
* Encrypt
* Encode
* Obscure
* Confuse
* Hide
Example sentence:
"The archaeologist spent years deciphering the cryptic symbols on the ancient tomb."