Word
Interpret
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
in-ter-pret
Definition
- v. t. - To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to
translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to
decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams,
signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language
to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech.
- v. t. - To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show
by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character
of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a
landscape.
- v. i. - To act as an interpreter.
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