Construe as Meaning in English
expression
kənˈstɹu/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
kuhn-STROO az, KUHN-STROO ez
kənstɹˈuː/ /ˈæs
kuhn-STROO az
Definition
To interpret or understand something in a particular way, often based on what has been said, shown, or implied.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or academic; commonly used in legal, literary, and official contexts. Typical structure: 'X is construed as Y.' Can mean 'interpret as', often about words, behavior, or rules. Not common in everyday speech; use 'interpret as' in casual conversation.
Spanish: interpretar como - entender comoPortuguese (BR): interpretar como - considerar comoPortuguese (PT): interpretar como - considerar comoChinese (Simplified): 理解为 - 解释为Chinese (Traditional): 理解為 - 解釋為Hindi: के रूप में समझना - के रूप में व्याख्या करनाArabic: يُفسَّر على أنه - يُعتَبَر على أنهBengali: মনে করা - ব্যাখ্যা করাRussian: истолковывать как - трактовать какJapanese: ～と解釈する - ～とみなすVietnamese: xem như - hiểu là - giải thích làKorean: ~로 해석하다 - ~로 간주하다Turkish: olarak yorumlamak - olarak değerlendirmekUrdu: سمجھنا - تعبیر کرناIndonesian: ditafsirkan sebagai - dianggap sebagai
Example Sentences
His silence was construed as agreement.
basic
This gesture cannot be construed as a promise.
basic
The law should not be construed as allowing discrimination.
basic
Don’t construe as criticism what’s meant to be helpful advice.
natural
Anything you say could be construed as an admission of guilt.
natural
Her words were easily construed as sarcasm by the audience.
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