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.

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“Heat” broke many of the rules about how art interprets the city, recoloring the metropolis and discovering beauty in many of our most demonized neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m the last person to interpret the Bible, but to me that means do the right thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

It requires attention to detail, an understanding of ever-changing regulations and the ability to interpret ambiguous instructions.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's been a really lovely song to try and interpret in a classical way," she said.

From BBC

He says this has been a problem for radiologists who use AI tools to help them interpret X-rays before they diagnose patients.

From BBC

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