intrepret

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Term: Interpret

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Understand or explain the meaning of something

Definition: To interpret means to understand or explain the meaning of something, such as a word, a gesture, or an event.

Sample sentence: Can you interpret what the speaker was trying to convey through their body language?

Sense 2: Perform or render a creative work in a way that conveys a particular meaning or impression

Definition: Interpretation in this sense refers to performing or rendering a creative work, such as a piece of music or a literary text, in a way that conveys a particular meaning or impression.

Sample sentence: The pianist's ability to interpret the composer's intentions made the audience fall in love with the music.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An act or instance of interpreting

Definition: Interpretation can also refer to an act or instance of interpreting, where someone explains or provides meaning to something.

Sample sentence: The interpreter's interpretation of the dialogue helped bridge the communication gap between the two parties.