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read vs interpret

interpret vs read

read is a noun but interpret is not a noun.

read and interpret both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
read Yes No Yes No
interpret No No Yes No
As verbs, interpret is a hypernym of read; that is, interpret is a word with a broader meaning than read:
  • read: interpret something that is written or printed
  • interpret: make sense of; assign a meaning to
Other hypernyms of read include construe, see.
As verbs, read and interpret are synonyms defined as:
  • read and interpret: make sense of a language
Other synonyms of read include translate, understand.
As verbs, interpret is a hypernym of read; that is, interpret is a word with a broader meaning than read:
  • read: obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
  • interpret: make sense of; assign a meaning to
Other hypernyms of read include construe, see.
As verbs, interpret is a hypernym of read; that is, interpret is a word with a broader meaning than read:
  • read: interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
  • interpret: make sense of; assign a meaning to
Other hypernyms of read include construe, see.
read (noun) interpret (noun)
something that is read
read (verb) interpret (verb)
interpret something that is written or printed make sense of; assign a meaning to
look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed make sense of a language
interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior give an interpretation or explanation to
make sense of a language restate (words) from one language into another language
be a student of a certain subject give an interpretation or rendition of
obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources create an image or likeness of
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 read and interpret

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