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interpret

/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/

Meanings
  • to explain the meaning or significance of something

    - "Can you interpret the symbolism of this painting?"
    - "The interpreter made it clear that the words of the poet were not to be taken literally."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/



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Synonyms

decipher , elucidate , explain , expound , render , solve , translate , unfold , unravel
Rhymes
Words rhyming with interpret
interweave , interleave , intertwine , interlink
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. interpret (English) : to explain the meaning or significance of something

  2. interpret (Italian) : to perform or give an interpretation of a work of art, literature, music, or other form of expression


Homophones
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  1. interpret () :

  2. interprets () :


Variants
List of all variants of interpret that leads to same result
interpret , interpretabilities , interpretability , interpretable , interpreted , interpreting , interprets
Forms
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{"term"=>"interpretative dance", "description"=>"a form of dance that involves using movement and body language to express emotions, ideas, or stories"}, {"term"=>"interpretative literature", "description"=>"a genre of literature that involves using language, imagery, and other literary devices to convey meaning, emotion, and ideas"}


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'interpretari', which means 'to explain, to make clear, to translate'.


Trivia
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  1. {"term"=>"interpret", "description"=>"The English word 'interpret' comes from the Latin word 'interpretari', which means 'to explain, to make clear, to translate'."}

  2. {"term"=>"interpret", "description"=>"The English word 'interpret' has been in use since the late 14th century."}

  3. {"term"=>"interpret", "description"=>"The English word 'interpret' is often used interchangeably with the words 'explain', 'elucidate', and 'translate'."}


Culture
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Interpretation has played a significant role in various cultures throughout history. It has been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to convey meaning, emotion, and ideas. Interpretation has also been used in various religious and spiritual traditions to help people understand the deeper meaning and significance of various texts, symbols, and rituals.

How to Memorize "interpret"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the meaning of the word 'interpret', imagine a person explaining the meaning of a painting to another person. The person doing the explaining is the interpreter.

  2. associate

    - To further memorize the meaning of the word 'interpret', associate it with the idea of explaining or making clear the meaning or significance of something.

  3. mnemonics

    - To make memorizing the meaning of the word 'interpret' even easier, use a mnemonic device such as the acronym FACE: Familiarize, Associate, Command, and Elaborate.


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