1
as in explains
to make plain or understandable
a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in performs
to present a portrayal or performance of
interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of interprets
Their body clearly interprets your presence as an unmistakable signal of safety and security.
—
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Each smartlet interprets signals with logic programmed on its microchip.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Flynn is set to take over the role Isaacs previously played in the movies as the evil Malfoy patriarch for HBO's upcoming TV series, and Isaacs can't wait to see how Flynn interprets the character.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The board is an independent administrative tribunal that interprets and applies Canada's labor laws.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The Zoe Pro introduces a new kind of software experience built around a friendly AI assistant, a 3D character — also named Zoe — who guides users through the scanning process, answers questions and interprets results in real time.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
With the Pro Plan, users get access to Lisa, a natural-language screener that interprets complex queries without needing advanced search skills, and X-Ray, which helps pinpoint key support and resistance levels over multiple timeframes.
—PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
How the government interprets slowing job gains When job growth slows, BLS in its first estimate mistakenly attributes the downshift to changes in seasonal trends, Goldman Sachs said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
And the judicial branch interprets the law, settling disputes between Congress and the president.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Each smartlet interprets signals with logic programmed on its microchip.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Flynn is set to take over the role Isaacs previously played in the movies as the evil Malfoy patriarch for HBO's upcoming TV series, and Isaacs can't wait to see how Flynn interprets the character.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The board is an independent administrative tribunal that interprets and applies Canada's labor laws.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The Zoe Pro introduces a new kind of software experience built around a friendly AI assistant, a 3D character — also named Zoe — who guides users through the scanning process, answers questions and interprets results in real time.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
With the Pro Plan, users get access to Lisa, a natural-language screener that interprets complex queries without needing advanced search skills, and X-Ray, which helps pinpoint key support and resistance levels over multiple timeframes.
—PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
How the government interprets slowing job gains When job growth slows, BLS in its first estimate mistakenly attributes the downshift to changes in seasonal trends, Goldman Sachs said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
And the judicial branch interprets the law, settling disputes between Congress and the president.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
Verb
-
From there, the snowball of negative plays picked up steam, which explains why the Dolphins finished the game with 211 yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
-
At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Cece performs elegance, beauty, and perfection while sweating through excruciating pain, enduring enormous levels of judgement.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Podcast topics are selected with the help of AI, based on Google and social media trends, and then the team may launch five different versions of the show with different titles to see what performs the best.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Wika's engagement illustrates how technology can evolve from being a casual tool to something deeply personal.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
-
While the problems plaguing humanity — from political strife to poverty to natural disasters — might seem overwhelming, Dorantes said the property’s history illustrates how much the world can actually change.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Star actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson who plays the charismatic chef and ex-convict trying to rebuild his life and reputation, will attend the Spanish event, next to co-writers and producers Jónas Margeir Ingólfsson and Hörður Rúnarsson of Act4.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
-
George Clooney plays the titular protagonist, a famous movie actor who embarks on a journey of self-discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Uncertainty has also been reduced by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July, which clarifies questions around tax policy and provides incentives for corporations to invest while also boosting their free cash flow generation in many cases.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
The website clarifies that Kith Ivy will host an Erewhon Tonic Bar (sorry, not the full grocery store) for members.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Hamnet depicts a fictional account of Shakespeare's life with his young family; Buckley, 35, portrays the Bard's wife Agnes, while Watson plays Mescal's onscreen mother as Mary Shakespeare.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Also, why is arthouse pretty boy Louis Garrel, who portrays the leader of a resistance group known as Breakwalls (That’s seriously their name.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The technical implementation demonstrates how PostgreSQL’s extensibility addresses enterprise requirements for both document flexibility and relational consistency.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Focus on scientific breakthroughs While K2 Think demonstrates performance on par with OpenAI, the system's developers say the aim is not to build a chatbot like ChatGPT.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Vox Dei depicts these 100-year old images in a new light — literally, which is a fitting way to celebrate the centennial of the building, Roberson said.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
-
The real Larry was gay, though the film depicts him as more bisexual.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interprets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interprets. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share