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April 9, 2022

Word of the Day: Construe

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Word of the Day : April 9, 2022

construe \kun-STROO\ verb

What It Means

Construe means "to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in a sentence" or "to understand or explain the sense or intention of something in a particular way."

// The teacher asked the students to construe the Greek philosopher's statement.

// The website provides medical information but that information should not be construed as a diagnosis.

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