Meaning & Definition of word "Interpret"

Interpret

/ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

1. To explain the meaning of (information or actions).
- Example: The teacher helped us interpret the complex poem.
2. To translate orally or into sign language.
- Example: She was called to interpret the speech for the deaf audience.
3. To conclude or infer from something.
- Example: I interpret his silence as a sign of disagreement.

Late Middle English: from Latin interpretari 'explain, expound, translate'

interpret someone's thoughts:

to understand or convey what someone is thinking.

interpret a text:

to analyze and explain the meaning of a written work.

interpret the law:

to explain the legal provisions or statutes in context.

translator:

A person who translates written text from one language to another.

exegesis:

Critical interpretation or explanation of a text, especially religious scripture.

explanation:

A statement that makes something clear.

Meaning: To read between the lines.

Example Sentence: When he said he was fine, I interpreted that as something else.

Meaning: To give one's take on something.

Example Sentence: Let me interpret this situation for you.