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(1):

(v. t.) To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; - applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech.

(2):

(v. t.) To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape.

(3):

(v. i.) To act as an interpreter.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Interpret'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​i/interpret.html. 1828.
 
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