Meaning of the word interpret in English

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interpret

US /-ˈtɝː-/

UK /-ˈtɝː-/

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

Example:

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It's difficult to interpret these complex instructions.

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How do you interpret his silence?

Synonym:

explain elucidate explicate clarify construe

translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language

Example:

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She was asked to interpret for the foreign delegates.

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A professional will interpret the speech into sign language.

Synonym:

translate render transcribe

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interpretation interpreter