in·ter·pret
(ĭn-tûŕprĭt)
[Middle English interpreten, from Old French interpreter, from Latin interpretārī, from interpres, interpret-, negotiator, explainer.]
verb: -pret·ed, -pret·ing, -prets.
transitive verb
- To explain the meaning of: interpreted the ambassador's remarks. See synonyms at explain
- To conceive the significance of; construe: interpreted his smile to be an agreement; interpreted the open door as an invitation.
- To present or conceptualize the meaning of by means of art or criticism.
- To translate orally.
intransitive verb
- To offer an explanation.
- To serve as an interpreter for speakers of different languages.
derivatives
- in·teŕpret·a·biĺi·ty
- noun
- in·teŕpret·a·ble
- adjective