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construe

verb

/kənˈstruː/

Meaning

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

His words could be construed as a threat.

construe something as

interpret, understand, explain, translate

misinterpret, misunderstand

construe as, wrongly construed, correctly construed, legally construed

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming existing trends...

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

to inform someone officially about something

To cause to move or be apart; to divide into distinct elements.