interpret
Meaning
To interpret means to explain the meaning of something or to translate spoken words from one language to another.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "interpret" with "translate," as interpreting often involves understanding context and nuance.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
visited
a
small
museum
yesterday
and
stood
in
front
of
a
bright
,
old
painting
.
A
friendly
guide
began
to
interpret
the
symbols
and
colors
,
so
I
could
understand
the
story
behind
the
picture
.
She
explained
how
each
detail
reflected
daily
life
at
the
time
and
answered
my
questions
calmly
.
After
the
talk
,
I
felt
I
saw
the
painting
in
a
different
way
and
could
remember
its
meaning
more
clearly
.
Common Phrases
interpret a text
interpret data
interpret a situation
Synonyms
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