Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
construe
verb
/kənˈstruː/
Definition
To interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way.
Examples
- His comments can be construed as an insult.
- It’s important not to construe her silence as agreement.
- The law construes the act of stealing as a crime.
Meaning
Construe involves analyzing and explaining the significance or meaning of words, actions, or situations.
Synonyms
- interpret
- understand
- explain
- analyze
