construing
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Verb
construing, present participle; construed, past tense; construed, past participle; construes, 3rd person singular present;
/kənˈstro͞o/,
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construing, present participle; construed, past tense; construed, past participle; construes, 3rd person singular present;
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Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
- - his words could hardly be construed as an apology
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Analyze the syntax of (a text, sentence, or word)
- - both verbs can be construed with either infinitive
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Translate (a passage or author) word for word, typically aloud
Web Definitions:
- (construe) interpret: make sense of; assign a meaning to; "What message do you see in this letter?"; "How do you interpret his behavior?"
- Construal is a social psychological term that refers to the way in which people perceive, comprehend, and interpret the world around them. Construals are the way a person comprehends the behavior or actions of others towards him or herself.
- (construe) A translation; An interpretation; To interpret or explain the meaning of something; To analyze the grammatical structure of a clause or sentence; To translate
- (Construed) interpreted or explained