construes

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

Translation

v.to interpret or explain the meaning of something; to translate or analyze syntactically

Phrases & Collocations

legally construes

construes broadly

construes narrowly

construes contextually

construes intentionally

construes legally

construes correctly

construes ambiguously

construes literally

construes purposefully

Example Sentences

how one construes the situation can greatly affect their response.

his comment was construed as an insult by many.

the law construes negligence in a very specific way.

she construes love differently than her friends do.

how you construe their actions can change your perspective.

many people construe success as financial wealth.

his words were construed as a warning to others.

different cultures construe politeness in various ways.

she tends to construe criticism as a personal attack.

how the media construes events can influence public opinion.

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