cons
true
Third Person
construes
Present Participle
construing
Past Tense
construed
Past Participle
construed
1
to interpret a certain meaning from something
transitive
- Lawyers often construe legal documents to understand their implications.
- It's essential to carefully construe the terms of a contract before signing.
- Readers may construe various interpretations from a piece of poetry based on personal experiences.
- She skillfully construes the intentions behind his actions by paying attention to his body language.
- Scientists aim to construe the implications of experimental results to advance their understanding.