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interpret

/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/
verb
  1. To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

    "to interpret an Indian speech"

  2. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

    "The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill."

  3. To act as an interpreter.

    "He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates."

Synonymsdecipher, elucidate, explain, expound, render, solve

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