interpret

[ in-tur-prit ]
/ ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

to translate what is said in a foreign language.
to explain something; give an explanation.

Origin of interpret

1350–1400; Middle English interpreten < Latin interpretārī, derivative of interpret- (stem of interpres) explainer

synonym study for interpret

1. See explain.

OTHER WORDS FROM interpret

Words nearby interpret

interpolate, interpolated extrasystole, interpolation, interpose, interposition, interpret, interpretation, interpretative, interpreted language, interpreter, interpretive

Example sentences from the Web for reinterpret

British Dictionary definitions for reinterpret (1 of 2)

reinterpret
/ (ˌriːɪnˈtɜːprɪt) /

verb (tr)

to interpret (an idea, etc) in a new or different way

Derived forms of reinterpret

reinterpretation, noun

British Dictionary definitions for reinterpret (2 of 2)

interpret
/ (ɪnˈtɜːprɪt) /

verb

(tr) to clarify or explain the meaning of; elucidate
(tr) to construe the significance or intention of to interpret a smile as an invitation
(tr) to convey or represent the spirit or meaning of (a poem, song, etc) in performance
(intr) to act as an interpreter; translate orally

Derived forms of interpret

interpretable, adjective interpretability or interpretableness, noun interpretably, adverb

Word Origin for interpret

C14: from Latin interpretārī, from interpres negotiator, one who explains, from inter- + -pres, probably related to pretium price