| Front | construe |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /kənˈstruː/NAmE /kənˈstruː/verb [usually passive] (formal)to understand the meaning of a word, a sentence, or an action in a particular way interpret~ sth He considered how the remark was to be construed.~ sth as sth Her words could hardly be construed as an apology. |
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