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in·ter·pret
\ə̇n.ˈtərprə̇t, ÷-pə̇t, -tə̄p-, -təip-, usu -ə̇d.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English interpreten, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French interpreter, from Latin interpretari, from interpret-, interpres broker, negotiator, expounder, interpreter, from inter- + -pret-, -pres (probably akin to Latin pretium value, price) — more at price
transitive verb
1. : to explain or tell the meaning of : translate into intelligible or familiar language or terms : expound, elucidate, translate
< Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us — Mt. 1:23 (Authorized Version) >
< interpret dreams >
< can only interpret his conduct as caused by fear >
2. : to understand and appreciate in the light of individual belief, judgment, interest, or circumstance : construe
< interpret a law >
< interpret a contract >
< the gift was naturally interpreted as a bribe >
< interpret the signs of a coming storm >
3. : to apprehend and represent by means of art : show by illustrative representation : bring (a score or script) to active realization by performance
< an actor interprets a role >
< interpret a song >
intransitive verb
: to act as an interpreter : translate |