Interpret — synonyms, definition

1. interpret (Verb)

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interpret (Verb) — Make sense of; assign a meaning to. ex. "How do you interpret his behaviour?"

interpret (Verb) — Give an interpretation or explanation to.

interpret (Verb) — (performing arts) perform or do in a particular way. ex. "The pianist interpreted the Beethoven sonata beautifully"

interpret (Verb) — (art) create an image or likeness of. ex. "The painter interpreted his wife as a young girl"

interpret (Verb) — Restate (words) from one language into another language. ex. "Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?"

interpret (Verb) — Make sense of a language. ex. "She interprets French"

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