interpret

verb
UK: /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/
US: /ɪnˈtɝː.prɪt/

  1. To explain or understand the meaning of something.

    1. I interpret this to mean they like me.
    2. The students try to interpret the poem's hidden meaning during the literature class.

  2. To perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. in a way that shows your feelings about it.

    1. She will interpret a song at the concert.
    2. The actor interprets the character with great sensitivity, capturing every nuance.

  3. To translate spoken words from one language into another.

    1. I need someone to interpret for me.
    2. The interpreter can interpret the speech for the international conference attendees.

Synonyms

explain render decipher understand perform translate clarify
interpret adjective

  1. Serving to explain or clarify something.

    1. The painting is open to interpret.
    2. Her comments are easier to interpret in the light of his earlier remarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interpret" in English means: To explain or understand the meaning of something., To perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. in a way that shows your feelings about it., To translate spoken words from one language into another..

The phonetic transcription of "interpret" is /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/ in British English and /ɪnˈtɝː.prɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interpret": explain, render, decipher, understand, perform, translate, clarify.

Example usage of "interpret": "I interpret this to mean they like me.". More examples on the page.