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Interpret

Verb (transitive)

Definition: To explain or understand the meaning of something.

Example Sentences:

• She interpreted the poem as a symbol of hope.
• The witness was asked to interpret the ambiguous statement.
• Can you interpret this chart for me?

Verb (intransitive)

Definition: To translate spoken or written words from one language to another.

Example Sentences:

• The interpreter will interpret the speech in real-time.
• He interpreted for us during the business meeting.
• They sent her to interpret at the international conference.

Noun

Definition: A way of understanding or explaining something.

Example Sentences:

• His interpret of the painting was completely different from mine.
• We had different interpretations of the data.
• The novel provides various interpretations of the main character's motives.