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Interpreted

Verb / ˌɪˈntɜ:prʌtʌd / Another word for interpreted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to explain the meaning of something

Synonyms & similar words

understand interpret construe see read rede translate render taken represent explain translate clarify define expound elucidate render decode decipher understand comprehend grasp construe read gloss annotate commentate paraphrase reword restatement

Synonyms by register

Formal

construed understood defined explained

Informal

read figured out made out got

Literary

deciphered unraveled divined

Antonyms

misunderstood unexplained unclear ambiguous obscure literal

Common collocations

  • interpreted as
  • interpreted the meaning
  • interpreted the data
  • interpreted the results
  • interpreted literally
  • interpreted differently
  • interpreted by

Word family

noun interpretation
verb interpret
adjective interpretive

Usage note

While 'interpreted' can mean to understand something, it often implies a specific way of understanding or explaining it, which may not be the only possible way. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The sign language interpreter interpreted the speaker's words for the deaf audience.
  2. The detective interpreted the evidence to solve the crime.
  3. The artist's painting can be interpreted in many different ways.
  4. The computer program interpreted the code and executed the commands.
  5. The dream could be interpreted as a message from the subconscious mind.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. (Alan Kay)
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
  • The most effective way to do it is to do it. (Amelia Earhart)

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