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Interprets

To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

📖 Definitions of "Interprets"

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  1. 1

    To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

    "to interpret an Indian speech"

  2. 2

    To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

    "The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill."

  3. 3

    To act as an interpreter.

    "He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates."

  4. 4

    To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.

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WordDefinition
construeverb(transitive) To understand (something) as meaning, to take to mean.
representverb(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
translateverbSenses relating to the change of information, etc., from one form to another.
readverb(transitive or intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
renderverb(transitive) To interpret, give an interpretation or rendition of.
understandverb(transitive, intransitive, of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.
believesverb(transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
considersverb(transitive) To think about seriously.
construesverb(transitive) To understand (something) as meaning, to take to mean.
explainsverb(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
fulfillsverb(transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
fulfilsverbBritish standard spelling of fulfill.
interpretersnounA person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly:
perceivesverb(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.
performersnounOne who performs for, or entertains, an audience.
performsverb(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.
readsverb(transitive or intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
seesverb(transitive) To cut (something) with a saw.
singsverb(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
understandsverb(transitive, intransitive, of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.

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