Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interpret
verb
/ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/
Definition
To explain the meaning of something or to understand it in a certain way.
Examples
- Teachers often interpret literary texts in various ways.
- She had to interpret the instructions for her colleagues.
- Can you interpret what this poem means to you?
Meaning
When you interpret something, you provide clarity, offering your understanding or explanation of an idea, text, or piece of art.
Synonyms
- Explain
- Clarify
- Elucidate
- Translate
- Decipher
