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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 be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or expectation.

To break free from confinement or control; to get away.

to save someone or something from danger or harm

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly