interpret

/ɪnˈtɜrprɪt/
verb
  1. To explain the meaning of something, or to understand something in a particular way.
    • The teacher helped the students interpret the poem's deeper meaning.
    • I interpret her silence as a sign of disagreement.
    • Different cultures may interpret the same gesture very differently.
  2. To translate spoken words from one language to another in real time.
    • He can interpret between English and Mandarin fluently.
    • She was hired to interpret for the visiting diplomats at the conference.
    • The interpreter quickly interpreted the president's speech into French.
  3. To perform or render a piece of music, drama, or art in a way that shows personal understanding.
    • The pianist interpreted the sonata with great emotion.
    • The dancer's movements interpreted the feeling of the music beautifully.
    • Each actor interprets the character of Hamlet a little differently.