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Dictionary Entry

interpret

verb

Find the meaning of the word interpret, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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to explain the meaning of something

Example Sentence

The linguist had to interpret the ancient script to understand the civilization’s customs.

Usage Note

Use ‘interpret’ when you need to explain the meaning of spoken words, written text, data, or behavior, such as interpreting a chart’s trends or interpreting a speaker’s tone.