Interpret: meaning, definitions and examples

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interpret

 

[ ษชnหˆtษ™หprษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

understand

To explain the meaning of something in a way that makes it easier to understand. To translate spoken words in a different language. To perform a piece of music or a role in a play in a specified way.

Synonyms

explain, render, translate

Examples of usage

  • She interpreted his silence as agreement.
  • The role of Hamlet was interpreted brilliantly by the actor.
  • The interpreter interpreted the speech for the audience.
Context #2 | Verb

analyze

To understand or explain the significance or meaning of something. To analyze and give an explanation or interpretation of data or information.

Synonyms

analyze, explain, understand

Examples of usage

  • The data can be interpreted in different ways.
  • He interpreted the results of the experiment in a new light.
Context #3 | Noun

music

A performer's distinctive personal version of a piece of music or a role in a play.

Synonyms

execution, performance, rendition

Examples of usage

  • Her interpretation of the sonata was exquisite.
  • The conductor's interpretation of the symphony was unique.

Translations

Translations of the word "interpret" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interpretar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคพเค–เฅเคฏเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช interpretieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menafsirkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะฟั€ะตั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ interpretowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃ้‡ˆใ™ใ‚‹๏ผˆใ‹ใ„ใ—ใ‚ƒใใ™ใ‚‹๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interprรฉter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interpretar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorumlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ interpretovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ interpretovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ้‡Š (jiฤ›shรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ interpretirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรบlka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒคแƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rcรผmษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interpretar

Etymology

The word 'interpret' comes from the Latin word 'interpretari', which means 'to explain, expound'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Over the years, 'interpret' has evolved to encompass a variety of meanings, from explaining the meaning of something to analyzing data or performing a piece of music in a unique way.

See also: interpretable, interpretation, interpretations, interpretative, interpreter, interpreting, interpretive, misinterpret, misinterpretation, reinterpret, reinterpretation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,938, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.