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Synonyms
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 

  1. To explain the meaning of: interpreted the ambassador's remarks. See synonyms at explain
  2. To conceive the significance of; construe: interpreted his smile to be an agreement; interpreted the open door as an invitation.
  3. To present or conceptualize the meaning of by means of art or criticism.
  4. To translate orally.

intransitive verb 

  1. To offer an explanation.
  2. To serve as an interpreter for speakers of different languages.

derivatives

in·teŕpret·a·biĺi·ty
noun
in·teŕpret·a·ble
adjective