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construed

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb construe has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

Term: construed

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Interpret or understand a particular way

Usage: The phrase can be construed in multiple ways, leading to different meanings.

Example Sentence: I construed his comment as a compliment, while my friend interpreted it as an insult.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Deduce a meaning or intention from someone's words or actions

Usage: She carefully construed his body language to understand what he truly meant.

Example Sentence: After analyzing his response, she construed that he was unhappy with the situation.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Build or explain the meaning of a statue, contract, or language

Usage: The lawyer skillfully construed the complicated legal document to his client.

Example Sentence: The architect construed the blueprints, providing a detailed explanation of the proposed building.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Assign a meaning or significance to something

Usage: The media often misconstrues the intentions of public figures.

Example Sentence: The article construed the politician's statement as an admission of guilt.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Represent or symbolize something

Usage: The color blue is often construed as a symbol of tranquility and calmness.

Example Sentence: The artist's painting could be construed as a reflection of the inner struggle.

Part of Speech: Adjective - Popular and Local

Sense: Widely accepted or favored; specific to a particular area

Usage: The song became a construed hit, topping the charts across the country.

Example Sentence: The dish known as "chicken fried steak" is particularly construed to the southern region of the country.

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