interpret

in-ˈtər-prət 3 syllables uncommon

  1. verb.to explain or tell the meaning of: present in understandable terms

    • interpret dreams
    • needed help interpreting the results

  2. verb.to conceive in the light of individual belief, judgment, or circumstance: construe

    • interpret a contract
    • interprets a role

  3. verb.to represent by means of art: bring to realization by performance or direction

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Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French interpreter, from Latin interpretari, from interpret-, interpres agent, negotiator, interpreter.

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