interpret (Meaning)
interpret (v)
make sense of; assign a meaning to
give an interpretation or explanation to
give an interpretation or rendition of
create an image or likeness of
restate (words) from one language into another language
make sense of a language
interpret (v. t.)
To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech.
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape.
interpret (v. i.)
To act as an interpreter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of interpret
interpret Sentence Examples
- The linguist was hired to interpret the ancient manuscript, providing insights into its historical significance.
- As an art critic, her role was to interpret the artist's intention behind each brushstroke in the painting.
- The detective tried to interpret the cryptic message left at the crime scene to unravel the mystery.
- The musician's task was to interpret the composer's emotions and convey them through the performance.
- A skilled translator is essential to accurately interpret the nuances and cultural context of a foreign text.
- The financial analyst had to interpret the market trends to make informed investment recommendations.
- In the courtroom, the lawyer worked to interpret the legal statutes to build a compelling case for the defense.
- The psychologist was trained to interpret the patient's dreams as a means of understanding their subconscious thoughts.
- The teacher encouraged students to interpret the poem in various ways, fostering critical thinking and creativity.
- The software engineer was tasked with creating algorithms to interpret natural language and improve chatbot interactions.
FAQs About the word interpret
make sense of; assign a meaning to, give an interpretation or explanation to, give an interpretation or rendition of, create an image or likeness of, restate (w
explain, clarify, demonstrate, illustrate, spell out, demystify, construe, decipher, clear (up), define
obscure, obscure, confound, cloud, confound,confuse, cloud, confuse, befog, obfuscate
The linguist was hired to interpret the ancient manuscript, providing insights into its historical significance.
As an art critic, her role was to interpret the artist's intention behind each brushstroke in the painting.
The detective tried to interpret the cryptic message left at the crime scene to unravel the mystery.
The musician's task was to interpret the composer's emotions and convey them through the performance.
