interpret

One entry found for interpret.

Main Entry: in·ter·pret
Pronunciation: in-'t&r-pr&t, -p&t
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French interpreter, from Latin interpretari, from interpret-, interpres agent, negotiator, interpreter
transitive verb
1 : to explain or tell the meaning of : present in understandable terms <interpret dreams> <needed help interpreting the results>
2 : to conceive in the light of individual belief, judgment, or circumstance : CONSTRUE <interpret a contract>
3 : to represent by means of art : bring to realization by performance or direction <interprets a role>
intransitive verb : to act as an interpreter between speakers of different languages
synonym see EXPLAIN
- in·ter·pret·abil·i·ty /-"t&r-pr&-t&-'bi-l&-tE, -p&-t&-/ noun
- in·ter·pret·able /-'t&r-pr&-t&-b&l, -p&-t&-/ adjective