Interpret
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape. To act as an interpreter.
Example sentence: Life is so short. I would rather sing one song than interpret the thousand.
Represent
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.To portray by pictorial or plastic art; to delineate; as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the like.To portray by mimicry or action of any kind; to act the part or character of; to personate; as, to represent Hamlet.To stand in the place of; to supply the place, perform the duties, exercise the rights, or receive the share, of; to speak and act with authority in behalf of; to act the part of (another); as, an heir represents his ancestor; an attorney represents his client in court; a member of Congress represents his district in Congress.To exhibit to another mind in language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of; to bring before the mind; to set forth; sometimes, to give an account of; to describe.To serve as a sign or symbol of; as, mathematical symbols represent quantities or relations; words represent ideas or things.To bring a sensation of into the mind or sensorium; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
Example sentence: Advice to intellectuals: let no-one represent you.