interpret

[ in-tur-prit ]

/ ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /

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verb (used with object)

to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable.

to construe or understand in a particular way: to interpret a reply as favorable.

to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance or execution.

to perform or render (a song, role in a play, etc.) according to one's own understanding or sensitivity: The actor interpreted Lear as a weak, pitiful old man.

to translate orally.

Computers.

to use an interpreter to transform (a program written in a high-level language) into a sequence of machine actions, one statement at a time, executing each statement immediately before going on to transform the next one.
to read (the patterns of holes in punched cards) with an interpreter, printing the interpreted data on the same cards so that they can be read more conveniently by people.

verb (used without object)

to translate what is said in a foreign language.

to explain something; give an explanation.

Origin of interpret

1350–1400; Middle English interpreten<Latin interpretārī, derivative of interpret- (stem of interpres) explainer

synonym study for interpret

1. See explain.

OTHER WORDS FROM interpret

in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjectivein·ter·pret·a·bil·i·ty, in·ter·pret·a·ble·ness, nounin·ter·pret·a·bly, adverbnon·in·ter·pret·a·bil·i·ty, noun

non·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjectivepre·in·ter·pret, verb (used with object)re·in·ter·pret, verbself-in·ter·pret·ed, adjectiveself-in·ter·pret·ing, adjectiveun·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjectiveun·in·ter·pret·ed, adjectivewell-in·ter·pret·ed, adjective

Words nearby interpret

interpolate, interpolated extrasystole, interpolation, interpose, interposition, interpret, interpretation, interpretative, interpreted language, interpreter, interpretive

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Example sentences from the Web for interpret

The impulse to interpret seems to me what makes personal essay writing compelling.
Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination|Mindy Farabee|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As Testino explains, he decided to interpret each of the pillars via six unique characters.
The Restaurant, Flask, And Photography Worthy of The Macallan Whisky||December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many Muslims may disagree with my view, or interpret Islam in a more moderate way, but I cannot accept this religion myself.
What It’s Like to Be an Atheist in Palestine|Waleed al-Husseini, Movements.Org|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At first glance, it might be tempting to interpret this extravagant level of compensation as a victory for the once-humble intern.
Silicon Valley Interns Make a Service Worker’s Yearly Salary In Three Months|Samantha Allen|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

We must not interpret gains as an outright victory—nothing could be more dangerous.
Millions Promised for Ebola Not Adding Up|Abby Haglage|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many of the ladies had no French and many no English, and those who knew both languages had to interpret for the others.
Mary Tudor, Queen of France|Mary Croom Brown
Leigh made an angry gesture, which was easy enough to interpret—“How am I to get rid of this insolent cad?”
Cursed by a Fortune|George Manville Fenn
I am as yet unable to interpret satisfactorily any of the compound characters of which these supposed men glyphs form a part.
Day Symbols of the Maya Year|Cyrus Thomas
I rather wouldn't like, as you say, to interpret—I would be very happy to relate everything I know.
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
The smile that Van Dusen found so hard to interpret was the outward expression of great things within the old man's soul.
When the Cock Crows|Waldron Baily

British Dictionary definitions for interpret

interpret

/ (ɪnˈtɜːprɪt) /

verb

(tr) to clarify or explain the meaning of; elucidate

(tr) to construe the significance or intention ofto interpret a smile as an invitation

(tr) to convey or represent the spirit or meaning of (a poem, song, etc) in performance

(intr) to act as an interpreter; translate orally

Derived forms of interpret

interpretable, adjectiveinterpretability or interpretableness, nouninterpretably, adverb

Word Origin for interpret

C14: from Latin interpretārī, from interpres negotiator, one who explains, from inter- + -pres, probably related to pretium price

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	interpret
释义	interpret [ in-tur-prit ] / ɪnˈtɜr prɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR interpret ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable. to construe or understand in a particular way: to interpret a reply as favorable. to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance or execution. to perform or render (a song, role in a play, etc.) according to one's own understanding or sensitivity: The actor interpreted Lear as a weak, pitiful old man. to translate orally. Computers. to use an interpreter to transform (a program written in a high-level language) into a sequence of machine actions, one statement at a time, executing each statement immediately before going on to transform the next one. to read (the patterns of holes in punched cards) with an interpreter, printing the interpreted data on the same cards so that they can be read more conveniently by people. See also interpreter (def. 3). verb (used without object) to translate what is said in a foreign language. to explain something; give an explanation. Origin of interpret 1350–1400; Middle English interpreten<Latin interpretārī, derivative of interpret- (stem of interpres) explainer synonym study for interpret 1. See explain. OTHER WORDS FROM interpret in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjectivein·ter·pret·a·bil·i·ty, in·ter·pret·a·ble·ness, nounin·ter·pret·a·bly, adverbnon·in·ter·pret·a·bil·i·ty, noun non·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjectivepre·in·ter·pret, verb (used with object)re·in·ter·pret, verbself-in·ter·pret·ed, adjectiveself-in·ter·pret·ing, adjectiveun·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjectiveun·in·ter·pret·ed, adjectivewell-in·ter·pret·ed, adjective Words nearby interpret interpolate, interpolated extrasystole, interpolation, interpose, interposition, interpret, interpretation, interpretative, interpreted language, interpreter, interpretive Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for interpret The impulse to interpret seems to me what makes personal essay writing compelling. Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination\|Mindy Farabee\|December 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As Testino explains, he decided to interpret each of the pillars via six unique characters. The Restaurant, Flask, And Photography Worthy of The Macallan Whisky\|\|December 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Many Muslims may disagree with my view, or interpret Islam in a more moderate way, but I cannot accept this religion myself. What It’s Like to Be an Atheist in Palestine\|Waleed al-Husseini, Movements.Org\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At first glance, it might be tempting to interpret this extravagant level of compensation as a victory for the once-humble intern. Silicon Valley Interns Make a Service Worker’s Yearly Salary In Three Months\|Samantha Allen\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We must not interpret gains as an outright victory—nothing could be more dangerous. Millions Promised for Ebola Not Adding Up\|Abby Haglage\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Many of the ladies had no French and many no English, and those who knew both languages had to interpret for the others. Mary Tudor, Queen of France\|Mary Croom Brown Leigh made an angry gesture, which was easy enough to interpret—“How am I to get rid of this insolent cad?” Cursed by a Fortune\|George Manville Fenn I am as yet unable to interpret satisfactorily any of the compound characters of which these supposed men glyphs form a part. Day Symbols of the Maya Year\|Cyrus Thomas I rather wouldn't like, as you say, to interpret—I would be very happy to relate everything I know. Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15)\|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy The smile that Van Dusen found so hard to interpret was the outward expression of great things within the old man's soul. When the Cock Crows\|Waldron Baily British Dictionary definitions for interpret interpret / (ɪnˈtɜːprɪt) / verb (tr) to clarify or explain the meaning of; elucidate (tr) to construe the significance or intention ofto interpret a smile as an invitation (tr) to convey or represent the spirit or meaning of (a poem, song, etc) in performance (intr) to act as an interpreter; translate orally Derived forms of interpret interpretable, adjectiveinterpretability or interpretableness, nouninterpretably, adverb Word Origin for interpret C14: from Latin interpretārī, from interpres negotiator, one who explains, from inter- + -pres, probably related to pretium price Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to interpret portray, depict, read, illustrate, explain, describe, clarify, understand, construe, decipher, solve, translate, enact, view, comment, represent, render, improvise, image, annotate
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interpret

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of interpret

synonym study for interpret

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British Dictionary definitions for interpret

verb

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