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verb

Interpret v. t. (past & past part. interpreted; pres. part. interpreting)

To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech. "Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." "And Pharaoh told them his dreams; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh."

To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape.

Synonyms: To translate; explain; solve; render; expound; elucidate; decipher; unfold; unravel.

Interpret v. i. To act as an interpreter.

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Etymology of 'Interpreting'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... he assured her quickly, interpreting the question in her eyes. "Tired from the trip, of course, but a night's rest will do wonders. And now, Timmons," he turned to the bewildered landlord, "is that ...

— The Strange Case of Cavendish • Randall Parrish

... of the musical programme. I do not approve of this demoralising instrument except to a very limited extent. The cylinders usually gyrate with records of fatuous music-hall songs, unedifying coster-airs and farcical speeches. The vox humana interpreting national melodies is infinitely better. What vigour and illustrative expression the islanders can throw into their songs! I have but to shut my eyes to see the policeman of Staffin interpreting "The Bonnie House o' Airlie." When his big, manly voice threw ...

— Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland • Daniel Turner Holmes

... from themselves, such, for example, as shew us a masterpiece in a state in which we can no longer see it to-day, as Morghen's print of the 'Cenacolo' of Leonardo before it was spoiled by restoration. It must be admitted that the results of this method of interpreting the art of making presents were not always happy. The idea which I formed of Venice, from a drawing by Titian which is supposed to have the lagoon in the background, was certainly far less accurate than what I have since derived ...

— Swann's Way - (vol. 1 of Remembrance of Things Past) • Marcel Proust

... this language, I had the simplicity, or perhaps the innocent malice, of interpreting it literally. I sat down squarely by the side of Madame de Breuilly, and I began paying her marked attention, while, however, "observing the proper limits of things." In the meantime, Monsieur de ...

— Led Astray and The Sphinx - Two Novellas In One Volume • Octave Feuillet

... Rightly interpreting this as the signal for their departure, Martin walked downstairs after the war correspondent, who preceded him with great majesty. The colonel following, they left the Rowdy Journal Office and walked forth into the streets; Martin feeling doubtful whether he ought to ...

— Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit • Charles Dickens

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