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interpret

[in-tur-prit] / ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /


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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"We are convinced that Dario’s arrival in our team, as a talent already established on the international stage, will interpret its spirit with respect and authenticity," they said in a statement.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Under normal circumstances, gold investors might immediately interpret that as bullish.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Then it is up to the United players to interpret a more chaotic picture of the game, with players free to decide what to do next in that moment rather than follow a set script.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Companies that sell a possible cancer signal should also explain who will interpret the results, coordinate the next tests, and help patients manage the costs.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

Their offspring had long childhoods—ten years at least—growing very slowly, as far as she could interpret their explanation.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

The new chair has made a point of not providing his own economic forecasts or discussing how he interprets the most recent economic data.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

Together, these abilities suggest that traveling waves may be central to how the brain interprets incoming information rather than simply reflecting background electrical activity.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

What those commitments are - and how Iran interprets them - will help determine whether this deal sticks.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

Arkeus’s AI-powered platform gathers and interprets optical data from proprietary sensors, including light not visible to the human eye.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

For the King, or at least this is how Malory interprets him, was the patron saint of chivalry.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

But I thought back to Wentworth Park, where I had interpreted his quietness as something happening to him.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

You’ve interpreted the music of so many great songwriters: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that investors interpreted as pushing Japan to raise interest rates have also supported the yen.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Many have interpreted the police report pointing to the role of Moroccan security forces in the July crossing as reinforcing this theory, although Sánchez maintained there was no solid evidence of government involvement.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Strabo’s terse description of “a public walk and a place furnished with seats, and a large hall” can be interpreted to suggest some sort of ambulatory with alcoves to the side, containing the scrolls.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

"We have to be very cautious of how we go about interpreting observations that last for one or two decades," he says.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Tim Eifler, a professor of astronomy and physics, leads the working group responsible for interpreting Roman's cosmological observations.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

It made headlines in February for announcing a new AI tool that can create personal tax strategies by interpreting financial documents without any manual entry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

“In performing his music again, 70 years later, these artists are interpreting how his work impacts the music we have today.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Farmer listens good-naturedly, interpreting Ti Jean’s words as “a giant morality play, a commentary on social inequality.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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