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interpret
Meaning: to decide or explain what something means
interpret in a sentence
How interpret is used in real sentences:
The class interpreted the poem as a message about patience.
Tara interpreted her brother's grin as a sign that he liked the surprise.
“Their first job was to interpret a puzzling note beside the king's final speech.”
— from the passage The Hall Comes Alive
Synonyms for interpret
Other words for interpret — explain, decode and understand — carry the same meaning.
- explain
- decode
- understand
Antonyms of interpret
Words that mean the opposite of interpret:
- misread
- confuse
Where it comes from
From Latin interpretari 'to explain'
Memory hook
An interpreter helps interpret meaning.