1. past tense of interpret; explained the meaning of something
2. past tense of interpret; translated spoken words from one language to another
3. past tense of interpret; understood or viewed something in a particular way

Examples

• The teacher interpreted the poem’s symbolism for the students.
• She interpreted for the Spanish-speaking visitors at the conference.
• The data was interpreted differently by each research team.
• He interpreted his silence as agreement.
• The pianist interpreted Chopin’s nocturne beautifully.
• The archaeologist interpreted the ancient symbols on the stone tablet.
• The lawyer interpreted the contract clause in favor of his client.