Meaning Of The Word Construe

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What's The Definition Of Construe?

construe
verb: If something is construed in a particular way, its nature or meaning is interpreted in that way.

construe in American English
to analyze (a sentence, clause, etc.) so as to show its syntactic construction and its meaning
intransitive verb: to admit of grammatical analysis or interpretation
noun: the act of construing
transitive verb: to give the meaning or intention of; explain; interpret

construe in British English
noun: something that is construed, such as a piece of translation
verb: to interpret the meaning of (something)

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