interpret

[in-tur-prit] / ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /

VERB

make sense of; define

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clarify construe decipher depict describe enact explain illustrate portray read solve translate understand view

STRONG

adapt annotate comment commentate decode delineate elucidate exemplify explicate expound gather gloss image improvise limn mimic paraphrase perform picture play reenact render represent take

WEAK

make of spell out throw light on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse disbelieve mix up obscure

STRONG

cloud direct fail misunderstand mystify stop

WEAK

misinterpret

Usage

What are other ways to say interpret? To interpret is to give the meaning of something by paraphrase, by translation, or by an explanation based on personal opinion: to interpret a poem or a symbol. To expound is to give a methodical, detailed, scholarly explanation of something, usually Scriptures, doctrines, or philosophy: to expound the doctrine of free will. To explain is to make plain, clear, or intelligible something that is not known or understood: to explain a theory or a problem. To elucidate is to throw light on what before was dark and obscure, usually by illustration and commentary and sometimes by elaborate explanation: They asked him to elucidate his statement.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While these signals are well known, accurately interpreting them remains difficult.

From Science Daily

The researchers stressed that these measurements should not be interpreted as a health warning.

From Science Daily

The designation bars Anthropic’s models being used in military contracts—and, depending on how broadly it is interpreted, the designation could threaten the company’s growth or even its survival.

From The Wall Street Journal

The director has said that he interprets the death wish in the opera as part of the cycle of rebirth.

From The Wall Street Journal

He will be unconditioned in what he chooses to interpret as Iranian surrender.

From The Wall Street Journal

interpret

Usage

Example Sentences

Related Words