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interpreting

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in·ter·pret  (n-tûrprt)
v. in·ter·pret·ed, in·ter·pret·ing, in·ter·prets
v.tr.
1. To explain the meaning of: interpreted the ambassador's remarks. See Synonyms at explain.
2. To conceive the significance of; construe: interpreted his smile to be an agreement; interpreted the open door as an invitation.
3. To present or conceptualize the meaning of by means of art or criticism.
4. To translate orally.
v.intr.
1. To offer an explanation.
2. To serve as an interpreter for speakers of different languages.

[Middle English interpreten, from Old French interpreter, from Latin interpretr, from interpres, interpret-, negotiator, explainer; see per-5 in Indo-European roots.]

in·terpret·a·bili·ty, in·terpret·a·ble·ness n.
in·terpret·a·ble adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.interpreting - an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
broad interpretation, judicial activism - an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)
explanation - thought that makes something comprehensible
Translations
interpreting [ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ] Ninterpretación f
interpreting [ɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪŋ] n (= profession) → interprétariat m
interpreting
n (= profession)Dolmetschen nt
interpreting [ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ] n (profession) → interpretariato
interpreting [ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ] n (profession) → interpretariato


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The boy congratulated himself on his good looks; the girl grew angry, and could not bear the self-praises of her Brother, interpreting all he said (and how could she do otherwise?
And was not the fantastic Michel right in thus interpreting the fancies of the ancient astronomers?
I understood but too well the change in her manner, to greater kindness and quicker readiness in interpreting all my wishes, before others--to constraint and sadness, and nervous anxiety to absorb herself in the first occupation she could seize on, whenever we happened to be left together alone.
 
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