Interpret Definition
interpret
- verb
- make sense of; assign a meaning to; "What message do you see in this letter?"; "How do you interpret his behavior?"
- give an interpretation or explanation to
- give an interpretation or rendition of; "The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully"
- create an image or likeness of; "The painter represented his wife as a young girl"
- restate (words) from one language into another language; "I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S."; "Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?"; "She rendered the French poem into English"; "He translates for the U.N."
- make sense of a language; "She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?"
"Interpret" in song lyrics
See how interpret is used in real songs:
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"My life hanging on a verdict and laws I'm unable to interpret"
Binary Star — I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Part 1) -
"Speak that Underground language that they can't interpret"
Chief Kamachi — Kamachi -
"I'm busy so I'll leave that one for you to interpret"
Immortal Technique f/ Akir, Pharoahe Monch — Apocalypse Remix *
Words that rhyme with interpret
Usage tips for "interpret"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "interpret" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for interpret to find words that pair well.