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Third Person
interprets
Present Participle
interpreting
Past Tense
interpreted
Past Participle
interpreted
1
to translate spoken words or sign language from one language to another
transitive
- She interpreted the speech for the audience in real time.
- The guide interpreted the visitor’s questions into the local language.
- He interpreted the speaker’s words into sign language for the hearing-impaired attendees.
- The translator interpreted the official’s statement during the press conference.
- They asked her to interpret the conversation between the two diplomats.
2
to understand or assign meaning to something
transitive
- Psychologists interpret dreams to gain insights into a person's subconscious thoughts.
- Analyzing data allows scientists to interpret patterns and draw conclusions from their research.
- Interpreting facial expressions helps people understand emotions in non-verbal communication.
- Scientists use advanced algorithms to interpret complex data gathered from experiments.
- Criminal investigators interpret clues to reconstruct the sequence of events in a crime.
3
to explain what something means
transitive
- During the meeting, the manager interpreted the feedback from the team to improve the project.
- The scientist needed to interpret the results of the experiment to draw valid conclusions.
- She used the data to interpret the trends and make recommendations for the company.
- The lawyer had to interpret the legal terms to make sure the client understood the contract.
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4
to perform a role or piece of music in a way that expresses the performer's understanding of its intent
transitive
- The pianist interpreted the sonata with a focus on its lyrical beauty.
- The actor interpreted the role in a way that highlighted its comedic aspects.
- He interpreted the composer’s work with a modern, unconventional approach.
- The dancer interpreted the choreography to reflect the theme of freedom.
- The conductor interpreted the symphony with a bold and energetic style.
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5
to communicate what someone is saying in one language to others in a different language
- She paused briefly to interpret as the speaker continued.
- The interpreter stood by, ready to interpret for the visiting delegation.
- He was asked to interpret during the meeting between the two parties.
- The linguist often interprets at international conferences.
- The volunteer offered to interpret at the refugee support center.
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