INTERPRETED Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

interpreted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of interpreted

as in inferred

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verb

past tense of interpret

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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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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The decision establishing the fund is very clear that contributions are voluntary and the act of contributing should not be interpreted as an acknowledgment of liability. — Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 They should not be interpreted as a finding that the certificate was technically misissued, TrustAsia said. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Congress will work with the FDA to make sure the law is properly interpreted and enforced, according to those familiar with the negotiations. — Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2026 In person is great—on video can also be effective—so that paraverbal and nonverbal cues can be picked up and interpreted. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Fans interpreted the comments to be about the New Order drummer's health. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Above all, Han Fei counseled, leaders must avoid heartfelt emotional responses to affairs of state lest they be interpreted as signs of vulnerability or weakness. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026 His comments were widely interpreted as advocating a rate hike, though several key officials over the past few weeks have counseled a more patient approach. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 Some fans interpreted the moves as a power play by Beane to emerge as the last man standing. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted

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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025

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Now, in a new interview with GQ Hong Kong, Tesfaye has clarified those comments and explained his strike-that-reverse-it stance.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Lynn explained that her daughter, who is a disabled veteran, earns roughly $70,000 a year between her VA disability compensation and her Social Security Disability Insurance.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of explained

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Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The 25-year-old was often rotated and played only 2,623 minutes across Ligue 1 and the Champions League but still managed 18 goals and 10 assists.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Sabalenka held and then played one of her best games of the match, breaking at love to tie it at 4-all.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of played

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Created by Violet Matter and illustrated by sh00, Roususu and Drawniels, The Mafia Nanny webcomic has amassed 420 million global views.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Coach 1 described one recruitment that illustrated how quickly college roster space can change.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of illustrated

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Neither the athlete-plaintiffs nor the NCAA has clarified how many roster spots are unoccupied in the 2026–27 season.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The pair had already been dating for quite some time before that, which Swift previously clarified in a Time interview.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of clarified

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Attorneys for Nicholas La Strada, the former director of election integrity under Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, portrayed their client as a loyal Republican who ran afoul of the office after raising concerns about its conduct.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Much of the debate has focused on how Islam is portrayed in the new standards.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrayed

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Physicists at The City College of New York have demonstrated microwave-to-optical conversion using chromium sulfide bromide, or CrSBr.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Willis already has demonstrated the necessary leadership traits to be a franchise quarterback, something that often requires one to consistently fall on the sword — even if the very failure did not remotely involve you.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

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