construed
Pronunciation: [kənˈstruːd]
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Learn how to use construed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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She construed his smile as a sign of friendliness.
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He didn't construe her silence as agreement; he thought she was upset.
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How did you construe the message she sent?
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The judge construed the law in a way that helped the defendant.
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The lawyer found that the phrase was not clearly construed in the contract.
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How will the court construe the new regulations?
How to pronounce construed
Pronunciation: [kənˈstruːd]
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