Construe: meaning, definitions and examples
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construe
[ kษnหstruห ]
interpret meaning
To construe means to interpret or understand something in a particular way. It often refers to the act of analyzing words, phrases, or situations to derive meaning.
Synonyms
analyze, explain, interpret, understand.
Examples of usage
- He construed her silence as agreement.
- The lawyer construed the contract differently than the plaintiff.
- We should not construe her comments as criticism.
- The teacher asked students to construe the poem's themes.
Translations
Translations of the word "construe" in other languages:
๐ต๐น interpretar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคพเคเฅเคฏเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช auslegen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menafsirkan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัะผะฐัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ interpretowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่งฃ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท interprรฉter
๐ช๐ธ interpretar
๐น๐ท yorumlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ํด์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุณูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vyklรกdat
๐ธ๐ฐ vykladaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่งฃ้
๐ธ๐ฎ razlagati
๐ฎ๐ธ skรฝra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏััะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษrh etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ interpretar
Etymology
The word 'construe' originates from the Latin 'construere', which means 'to build together' or 'to arrange'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'struere' meaning 'to build'. It was adopted into Middle English in the late 14th century, retaining its original meaning related to the arrangement and interpretation of language. Over time, 'construe' has evolved to encompass broader interpretations, not only in grammar and linguistics but also in various contexts where meaning is derived from behavior, actions, or statements.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,829, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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