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Interpreted Moderate

Origin: Latin prefix inter-

Interpreted has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Verb
1

simple past tense and past participle of interpret

"The guide interpreted the ancient ruins as a temple dedicated to the sun god."

In plain English: To interpret something means to explain what it means by figuring out its purpose or message.

"The coach interpreted the players' tired faces as signs that they needed to slow down."

Adjective
1

understood in a certain way; made sense of

"a word taken literally"

"a smile taken as consent"

"an open door interpreted as an invitation"

Example Sentences
"The coach interpreted the players' tired faces as signs that they needed to slow down." verb
"She interpreted his silence as an apology." verb
"The tour guide interpreted the ancient symbols for us." verb
"He interpreted the song in a completely new way." verb
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Rhyming Words
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