INTERPRET


Meaning of INTERPRET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈtər-prət, -pət ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French interpreter, from Latin interpretari, from interpret-, interpres agent, negotiator, interpreter

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1. : to explain or tell the meaning of : present in understandable terms

interpret dreams

needed help interpret ing the results

2. : to conceive in the light of individual belief, judgment, or circumstance : construe

interpret a contract

3. : to represent by means of art : bring to realization by performance or direction

interpret s a role

intransitive verb

: to act as an interpreter between speakers of different languages

Synonyms: see explain

• in·ter·pret·abil·i·ty -ˌtər-prə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -pə-tə- noun

• in·ter·pret·able -ˈtər-prə-tə-bəl, -pə-tə- adjective

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