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Synonyms for interpret

Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-tur-prit
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtɜr prɪt

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Définition of interpret

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French interpreter (13c.) and directly from Latin interpretari "explain, expound, understand," from interpres "agent, translator," from inter- (see inter-) + second element of uncertain origin, perhaps related to Sanskrit prath- "to spread abroad," PIE *per- (5) "to traffic in, sell" (see pornography). Related: Interpreted; interpreting.
  • verb make sense of; define
Example sentences :
  • It seeks to use it to interpret a change in its own plans and point of view.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Such phrases, and such phrases only, we may interpret metaphorically.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • With his lack of imagination, he could not interpret what this time must mean to the girl before him.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • At best they can only interpret the mind of the prophet, and can have no objective value.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The generous interpret motives in extremes—ever too enthusiastic or too severe.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • He recognized the language as that of the Dyaks, though he could interpret nothing which they said.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • "It don't need a Daniel to interpret them," answered Hannah.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • She did not stop to interpret his meeting glance, nor ask him to read hers.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • How shall we interpret the oracle, you and I and the old intriguer?
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • This was Bywater's opportunity; he chose to interpret the hesitation differently.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

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