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interpret vs read

read vs interpret

interpret is not a noun while read is a noun.

interpret and read both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interpret No No Yes No
read Yes No Yes No
As verbs, read is a hyponym of interpret; that is, read is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interpret:
  • interpret: make sense of; assign a meaning to
  • read: interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
As verbs, interpret and read are synonyms defined as:
  • interpret and read: make sense of a language
Other synonyms of interpret include translate, understand.
interpret (noun) read (noun)
something that is read
interpret (verb) read (verb)
make sense of; assign a meaning to interpret something that is written or printed
make sense of a language look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
give an interpretation or explanation to interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior
restate (words) from one language into another language make sense of a language
give an interpretation or rendition of be a student of a certain subject
create an image or likeness of obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
to hear and understand
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between interpret and read

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