construes

verb

Definition of construesnext
present tense third-person singular of construe
as in explains
to make plain or understandable the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution

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  1. explains
  2. clarifies
  3. illustrates
  4. demonstrates
  5. interprets
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  • The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The key for retailers, Brenner explains, lies in strategic timing.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explains
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  • Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.
    Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While signing Jansen clarifies the catching situation in Tampa, the Red Sox have only Connor Wong listed at catcher on their 40-man roster.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarifies
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  • Beyond the economic impact, Swift illustrates the enormous influence that a woman who stands fully in her power and uses her voice can have on our culture at large.
    Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The picture at Orange County’s biggest shelter, OC Animal Care, illustrates the trend on the local front.
    Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrates
Verb
  • Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This publicly demonstrates your ongoing commitment to accessibility, reflecting your organization's specific policies and the current status of accessibility efforts.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
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  • The provision could ripple through the industry — depending on how the Pentagon interprets it.
    Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Each side interprets the data to fit its narrative, often deepening divides rather than bridging them.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of interprets
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