Construe


The meaning of the word Construe is: to clarify what something means


Examples:

We were all amazed by the detective’s ability to construe logic out of the killer’s strange riddle.

published by Lucio on 2021-02-15 10:28:51


How are we supposed to construe the meaning of Janey’s statement when we cannot question her about it?

published by Amiee on 2021-07-28 20:26:11


Although I tried to pay you a compliment, you have decided to construe my words as an insult.

published by Thomas on 2021-05-04 08:28:28


You should not construe my silence as an acceptance of your ridiculous plan to rob the bank.

published by Lucile on 2021-10-01 02:43:53


If John lies to the police, they will construe his deception as an indication of his guilt.

published by Violeta on 2021-03-13 04:30:26


Some people may construe Alan’s constant frown as a sign he is displeased about life in general.

published by Sanora on 2021-07-31 14:53:22


Even though Ellen looked at the handwritten note several times, she was unable to construe the message behind Henry’s messy text.

published by Debbi on 2021-11-01 12:52:37


Can you believe Ethan had no idea airport security would construe the gun in his backpack as a threat?

published by Loura on 2021-09-07 19:36:39


When the judge realized Helen would not answer the lawyer’s questions, he had no choice but to construe her disobedience as contempt and place her in jail.

published by Stephine on 2021-03-30 23:22:47


There was no way I could construe Jim’s mumbled words as a sincere apology.

published by Carmina on 2021-04-04 04:27:20


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