interpret | Definition of interpret

Synonyms and Antonyms of interpret

1 to make plain or understandable

a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction

Synonyms of interpret

clarify, clear (up), construe, demonstrate, demystify, elucidate, explain, explicate, expound, get across, illuminate, illustrate, simplify, spell out, unriddle

Words Related to interpret

decipher, decode

analyze, break down

disentangle, undo, unravel, unscramble, untangle

define, specify

annotate, commentate, gloss

Near Antonyms of interpret

confound, confuse, obfuscate

Antonyms of interpret

2 to present a portrayal or performance of

interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way

Synonyms of interpret

act, do, impersonate, perform, play, portray

Words Related to interpret

depict, dramatize, render, represent

act out, enact, pantomime, playact, role-play, take on

overact, overplay, underplay

ape, clown, ham, imitate, masquerade, mime, mimic, pose (as)