Definition of interpret

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  • interpret is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • interpret is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • interpret is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of interpret

  • make sense of; assign a meaning to (verb)

    Examples

    1. How do you interpret his behavior?

    Synonyms

    1. construe
    2. see
  • make sense of a language (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. read
    2. translate
    3. understand
  • give an interpretation or rendition of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. render
  • restate (words) from one language into another language (verb)

    Examples

    1. Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?

    Synonyms

    1. render
    2. translate
  • create an image or likeness of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. represent
  • give an interpretation or explanation to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. rede

See definition of interpret in Merriam Webster