Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Construe.
Construe - as a verb
Make sense of; assign a meaning to
Example: "What message do you see in this letter?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interpret11see3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understand12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Construe - as a noun
A translation.
An interpretation.
Example Sentences
"I can construe the meaning of this passage."
"She swiftly construes his words as a threat."
"They construe any criticism as a personal attack."
"He tends to construe compliments as insincere."
"The court will construe the contract in favor of the tenant."
Word Game Points
Is CONSTRUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, construe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONSTRUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CONSTRUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, construe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONSTRUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CONSTRUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, construe is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONSTRUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
