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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

construe

/kənˈstruː/ verb · British & US
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What does construe mean?

verb

To interpret or understand something in a particular way; to consider or regard something as being something else. To construct or build something, especially a building or a structure.

Example

"She construed his silence as a sign of agreement."

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