Main Entry:: in·ter·pret
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈtər-prət, -pət\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French interpreter, from Latin interpretari, from interpret-, interpres agent, negotiator, interpreter
Date:: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : to explain or tell the meaning of : present in understandable terms <interpret dreams> <needed help interpreting the results> 2 : to conceive in the light of individual belief, judgment, or circumstance : construe <interpret a contract> 3 : to represent by means of art : bring to realization by performance or direction <interprets a role> intransitive verb : to act as an interpreter between speakers of different languages

synonyms see explain

— in·ter·pret·abil·i·ty

\-ˌtər-prə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -pə-tə-\ noun

— in·ter·pret·able

\-ˈtər-prə-tə-bəl, -pə-tə-\ adjective

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