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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"
- 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
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation
"The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill."
- 3
To act as an interpreter.
"He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates."
- 4
To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Interprets"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| translateverb | Senses 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.). |
| fulfilsverb | British standard spelling of fulfill. |
| interpretersnoun | A 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. |
| performersnoun | One 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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