Construe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈstɹuː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Construe is a noun meaning A translation.
Meaning
A translation.
More Meanings
- An interpretation.
- (transitive) To understand (something) as meaning, to take to mean.
- (transitive) To interpret (something) to another or publicly, explain the meaning of (something, usually language).
- (grammar, transitive) To analyze the grammatical structure of a clause or sentence; to parse.
- (grammar, ergative) To admit of grammatical analysis.
- (transitive) To translate.
- To infer.
Example Sentences
This is a new fashionable proverb, which I must construe to you.
The world must construe according to its wits; this court must construe according to the law.
Bru[tus]. […] Portia go in a while, And by and by thy boſome ſhall partake The ſecrets of my Heart. All my engagements, I will construe to thee, All the Charractery of my ſad browes.
Bru[tus]. […] But let not therefore my good Friends be greeu'd (Among which number Cassius be you one) Nor conſtrue any further my neglect, Then that poore Brutus with himſelfe at warre, Forgets the ſhews of Loue to other men.
Word Forms
- construes
- conster
- construing
- construed
Synonyms for construe
Depending on context, synonyms include interpret.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interpret, infer, read, guess, conclude, tion.
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