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adjective

Definition of interpretednext
as in inferred

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verb

past tense of interpret
1
as in explained
to make plain or understandable a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction

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2
as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way

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Recent Examples of interpreted
Verb
While Kali’s protruding tongue is sometimes interpreted as a gesture of embarrassment or shame, the Rolling Stones’ logo reimagines it as a symbol of protest and antiestablishment sentiment. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 None of this should be interpreted as opposition to development. — Todd Baisch, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Once suspected, imaging must be interpreted quickly, specialists mobilized and patients frequently transferred for emergency surgery. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Research also suggests that support may influence how difficult experiences are interpreted and managed. — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Aid agencies caution that the figure should not be interpreted as the number of people believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 There’s a large seafloor feature called the Amsterdam–Saint Paul Plateau that rises above the deep ocean plane in the area, interpreted as a rise driven by the presence of a deep ocean hotspot. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 At least a quarter of the subjects interpreted the figures of speech literally, leading to the inference that dinosaurs walked the streets of 19th-century London. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted
  1. presumed
  2. explained
  3. played
  4. illustrated
  5. performed
  6. clarified
  7. portrayed
  8. demonstrated
Adjective
  • The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of presumed
Verb
  • Indeed, unlike vehicle drivers, in addition to forward, backwards, left or right, boat captains must consider heave, pitch, roll and yaw, while constantly adjusting for wind, waves and current, explained Foulkes.
    — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Freedman explained that a good formula can replenish the skin with essential lipids and antioxidants, keeping it soft, resilient, and supple.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of explained
Verb
  • Haiti became the first team in FIFA history to qualify without having played one game at home due to gangs’ takeover of its national stadium and the violence in Port-au-Prince.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Julian Dennison stars as the troubled Ricky Baker, a kid who ends up on the run with an irascible old man, played by Sam Neill.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of played
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  • This year illustrated as much as any since 2022 the level of anticipation of the fans and, consequently, pressure on the team to make this all-in season work.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Just six miles from the house where Theodor Geisel illustrated his famous characters, the archives contain old sketches, drafts and unpublished works.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of illustrated
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  • Court reporters say the job can be performed only by a human being, who can intervene to ensure everyone is heard and who bears responsibility if a transcript is missing or incomplete.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Atlas performed a series of soccer moves developed using a combination of motion retargeting, reinforcement learning and whole-body control.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • After other State Department officials clarified that position, Dutch authorities withdrew the authorization while Machado’s aircraft was already in flight, forcing it to return.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • When asked how that policy would be affected by the new budget language, Pojmann clarified that her comments referred to the department’s practice before the law took effect.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of clarified
Verb
  • But in the aftermath of recent accusations against the late leader, Alvarado decided to recut his doc to remove the moments in which Chavez is portrayed in an overly positive light as a civil rights hero.
    — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • The official Islamic Republic News Agency posted video that portrayed the launch of the strikes.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of portrayed
Verb
  • The company already demonstrated this with Starship V2, but not with Starship V3.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Argentina have demonstrated a flair for the dramatic, eking out instant-classic victories over Cape Verde, Egypt and, most recently, England.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
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