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interpret

[in-tur-prit] / ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /


Usage

What are other ways to say interpret? To interpret is to give the meaning of something by paraphrase, by translation, or by an explanation based on personal opinion: to interpret a poem or a symbol. To expound is to give a methodical, detailed, scholarly explanation of something, usually Scriptures, doctrines, or philosophy: to expound the doctrine of free will. To explain is to make plain, clear, or intelligible something that is not known or understood: to explain a theory or a problem. To elucidate is to throw light on what before was dark and obscure, usually by illustration and commentary and sometimes by elaborate explanation: They asked him to elucidate his statement. 

Example Sentences

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“The risk is that the initiatives of some European countries could be interpreted in an anti-American way. However, that wasn’t the intention,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Additionally, when a statute might conflict with the Constitution, the statute should be interpreted narrowly to avoid the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

But many viewers interpreted the spot not as a feel-good story about pets but as a peek into a world where your doorbell camera can be used to scour video across neighborhoods and beyond.

From Salon

Either way, the structure of Brontë’s novel encourages readers to interpret each half through the lens of the other.

From Los Angeles Times

"No one who could interpret, no one to guide them."

From BBC