Word INTERPRET: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

interpret

🇺🇸 [ɪnˈtɜːprɪt]

Meanings

To explain the meaning of something or translate it into another language. It can also refer to analyzing or understanding information in a specific way. Interpretation can also apply to artistic performance, where one conveys their understanding of a piece.

Examples

• He was asked to interpret the legal document for the client.
• The translator was able to interpret the speech from French into English.
• The artist interpreted the poem into a visual performance.

Synonyms

translate • explain • decipher

Antonyms

misinterpret • misunderstand • confuse