interpret

/ɪntˈɜːpɹɪt/

/ˌɪnˈtɝpɹət/

to interpret

MAIN VERB

restate (words) from one language into another language

synonyms : render

make sense of; assign a meaning to

synonyms : construe

to explain what something means

synonyms : rede

give an interpretation or rendition of

synonyms : render

create an image or likeness of

synonyms : represent

make sense of a language

synonyms : read

Examples

1. Our teacher encourages us to interpret the meaning behind each piece of art.

2. Interpreted that language.

3. So far the philosophers have interpreted the world.

4. Judges interpret laws and sentence defendants.