interpret — to explain the meaning of something; to understand in a particular way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to explain the meaning of something; to understand in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/
Korean meaning: 해석하다, 통역하다
Korean pronunciation: 인-터-프릿 (강세: 터)
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks I'm interpreting his meows wrong when I give him diet food.
- She interpreted the silence as agreement, but he was just asleep.
- Scientists interpret the fossil evidence to understand ancient life.
interpret
VERB//ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt//
to explain the meaning of something; to understand in a particular way
Different scientists interpreted the unusual data in completely different ways.
Psychologists interpreted the child’s drawings as signs of emotional stress. (INTERNAL + explain → to interpret something is to internally EXPLAIN what its deeper meaning may be)
She interpreted the confusing signals, converted them into meaning, and redirected the mission safely.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interpretari' meaning 'to explain or expound,' possibly derived from 'interpres' meaning 'intermediary or translator.' The root may combine 'inter-' (between) and a word meaning 'to arrange or set forth.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks I'm interpreting his meows wrong when I give him diet food.”
“She interpreted the silence as agreement, but he was just asleep.”
“Scientists interpret the fossil evidence to understand ancient life.”
“The teacher asked students to interpret the poem's meaning.”
“My mom interpreted my messy room as a sign of creativity, not laziness.”
“The interpreter worked so hard that he accidentally interpreted his own sneezes.”
“Scientists need to interpret the experimental data carefully.”
“She interpreted his wink as flirting, but he just had dust in his eye.”
“My mom interpreted my messy room as a sign of creativity, not laziness.”
“The AI tried to interpret human emotions but kept suggesting pizza as a solution to heartbreak.”
“She interpreted for the international conference with perfect accuracy.”
“Scientists interpret these fossils as evidence of ancient life.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.