1. (v. t.) To apply the rules of syntax to (a sentence or clause) so as to exhibit the structure, arrangement, or connection of, or to discover the sense; to explain the construction of; to interpret; to translate.

2. (v. t.) To put a construction upon; to explain the sense or intention of; to interpret; to understand.

English define describe diagnose explicate expound interpret read read into render spell out take take it that take to mean transcribe translate transliterate turn into understand understand by