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read between the lines vs interpret

interpret vs read between the lines

read between the lines and interpret both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
read between the lines No No Yes No
interpret No No Yes No
As verbs, interpret is a hypernym of read between the lines; that is, interpret is a word with a broader meaning than read between the lines:
  • read between the lines: read what is implied but not expressed on the surface
  • interpret: make sense of; assign a meaning to
Other hypernyms of read between the lines include construe, see.
read between the lines (verb) interpret (verb)
read what is implied but not expressed on the surface make sense of; assign a meaning to
make sense of a language
give an interpretation or explanation to
restate (words) from one language into another language
give an interpretation or rendition of
create an image or likeness of
Difference between read between the lines and interpret

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