1. Verb
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.
2. Verb
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.
3. Verb
To act as an interpreter.
4. Verb
To decide what evidence or language means.
To explain the meaning or significance of information, evidence or a text.
“The authors interpret the result cautiously.”
5. Verb
make sense of; assign a meaning to; "What message do you see in this letter?"; "How do you interpret his behavior?"
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