construe

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Verb construe has 1 sense

interpret, construe, see - make sense of; assign a meaning to; "What message do you see in this letter?"; "How do you interpret his behavior?"
--₁ is one way to understand

Derived form: noun construal₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Construe

Definition:

Construe is a verb that refers to interpreting or understanding the meaning of something, often based on context or intention.

Senses:

Sense 1: Interpret something in a particular way.
Sense 2: Analyze the structure of a sentence or phrase.
Sense 3: Regard or consider something in a specific manner.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

"Mary's email seemed ambiguous, so I tried to construe her message to figure out her real intention."

"The politician's words were carefully construed to avoid controversy."

Local Usage:

"In our small town, the phrase 'time for tea' is often construed as an invitation for gossip."

"The local dialect tends to construe certain words differently than in standard English."

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