Interpret

Quick meaning: Interpret is a verb meaning To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation.

Meaning

To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation.

More Meanings

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. (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
4. (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

an artist interprets a landscape

The way the musician interpreted a sonata was quite special.

The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.

Word Forms

• interprets
• interpreting
• interpreted

Synonyms for interpret

Depending on context, synonyms include translate, explain, solve, render, expound, elucidate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include construe, represent, translate, read, render, understand.

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