interpret
Translation
to interpret, to explain, to understand, to translate orally
Examples
She can interpret from French into English.
She can interpret from French into English.
How do you interpret this poem?
How do you interpret this poem?
His silence was interpreted as agreement.
His silence was interpreted as agreement.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to explain the meaning of (sth.) It's difficult to interpret these results.
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to understand (sth.) in a particular way I interpreted her smile as a sign of approval.
((from language)) ((into language)) to translate orally He interprets from German into Japanese.
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Etymology
From Latin 'interpretari' (to explain, expound), from 'interpres' (agent, translator). 'inter-' (between) + a root related to 'price, value'.
Memory Tips
An 'inter'preter stands 'inter' (between) two people speaking different languages.