1. to explain the meaning of something
2. to understand or view something in a particular way
3. to translate spoken words from one language to another

Examples

• The teacher interprets the poem for her students.
• He interprets her silence as agreement.
• She interprets for foreign visitors at the hospital.
• The data can be interpreted in several ways.
• The pianist interprets Bach with great sensitivity.
• The lawyer interprets the contract carefully.
• Everyone interprets art differently.