construe
Intermediate/kənˈstruː/
- verb
- to interpret
construe in a sentence
- “He construed her throwing his clothes out the window as a signal that she wanted him to leave.”
- “The way the court construes various words has changed over time.”
- “The role of the justices of the supreme court in construing the constitution.”
- “Any policy that could be construed as a carbon tax remains politically toxic in much of the GOP.”
What does “construe” mean?
construe (verb) means to interpret. It is pronounced /kənˈstruː/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "construe" mean?
- construe (verb) means: to interpret
- How do you pronounce "construe"?
- "construe" is pronounced /kənˈstruː/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "construe" in a sentence?
- Here is "construe" used in a sentence: He construed her throwing his clothes out the window as a signal that she wanted him to leave.
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