construed

[US]/kənˈstruːd/
[UK]/kənˈstruːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.explained (statements, actions, etc.); translated; analyzed syntactically

Phrases & Collocations

construed as

construed to mean

construed in context

construed broadly

construed literally

construed negatively

construed positively

construed incorrectly

construed differently

construed narrowly

Example Sentences

the law can be construed in various ways.

her silence was construed as agreement.

the statement can be construed as a threat.

his actions were construed to be disrespectful.

the results can be construed to support the hypothesis.

it was construed that he was not interested.

her comments were construed in a negative light.

his remarks were construed as a personal attack.

the policy can be construed to favor certain groups.

the decision was construed as a lack of confidence.

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