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misinterpret

/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/
mis · in · ter · pret ˌmɪs · ɪn · ˈtɜːr · prɪt
English Definition
v. to understand or explain something incorrectly
中文释义
误解,曲解
Significado en Español
malinterpretar, tergiversar
한국어 뜻
오해하다, 잘못 해석하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiểu sai, giải thích sai
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Example Sentence

Please don't misinterpret what I said.

请不要误解我说的话。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “misinterpret”:

  1. A misunderstand
  2. B clarify
  3. C comprehend
  4. D grasp
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A — misunderstand. “misinterpret” means v. to understand or explain something incorrectly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Speak very clearly so that the large crowd does not ______ your message.

  1. A understand
  2. B grasp
  3. C follow
  4. D misinterpret
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D — misinterpret. “misinterpret” means v. to understand or explain something incorrectly

Common questions about “misinterpret”

What does “misinterpret” mean?

misinterpret — v. to understand or explain something incorrectly. In Chinese: 误解,曲解.

How do you pronounce “misinterpret”?

misinterpret is pronounced /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mis · in · ter · pret.

How do you use “misinterpret” in a sentence?

Please don't misinterpret what I said. (请不要误解我说的话。)

What are synonyms for “misinterpret”?

misunderstand, misread, mistake — all close in meaning to misinterpret (v. to understand or explain something incorrectly).

Is “misinterpret” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. misinterpret appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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