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Interpret

/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ · verb

Meaning

To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation..

Definitions by Sense

  1. To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
  2. To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
  3. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation
  4. (intransitive) To convey what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language
  5. (computing, transitive) To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.

Example Sentences

to interpret an Indian speech
The Holy Bible, Matthew i. 23. Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
The Holy Bible, Genesis xli. 8. And Pharaoh told them his dreams; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.
The use of algorithms in policing is one example of their increasing influence on our lives.[…]who, if anyone, is policing their use[?] Such concerns were sharpened further by the continuing revelations about how the US National Security Agency (NSA) has been using algorithms to help it interpret the colossal amounts of data it has collected from its covert dragnet of international telecommunications.
The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.
The way the musician interpreted a sonata was quite special.
an artist interprets a landscape
He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates.

Synonyms for interpret

translateexplaincontruesolverenderexpoundelucidatedecipherunfoldunraveltakeunderstandconstruerepresentread

Antonyms for interpret

Related Words

construerepresenttranslatereadrenderunderstandinterpretationinterpretativeinterpretivetranslationidentifyanalyzeunderstandingcomprehendperceiveexplainconstructperformgivedecoding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does interpret mean?

Interpret means To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation..

What is a synonym for interpret?

Common synonyms include translate, explain, contrue, solve.

What is the opposite of interpret?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use interpret in a sentence?

to interpret an Indian speech

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