construed

[kənˈstruːd]

construed Definition

• 1. interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
• 2. understand the meaning of a word, phrase, or action in a particular way

Using construed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "construed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His silence was construed as agreement.

• Example

  The court construed the terms of the contract strictly.

• Example

  I don't want my words to be construed as criticism.

• Example

  The statement can be construed in two different ways.

construed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for construed

• interpret
• understand
• read
• take
• analyze

Phrases with construed

• construe against

  interpret something in a way that is unfavorable to someone or something

  Example

  The judge construed the evidence against the defendant.

• construe in favor of

  interpret something in a way that is favorable to someone or something

  Example

  The court construed the ambiguous language in favor of the plaintiff.

• construe narrowly

  interpret something in a way that is limited or restricted

  Example

  The court construed the statute narrowly to avoid constitutional issues.

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Summary: construed in Brief

'Construed' [kənˈstruːd] means to interpret or understand the meaning of a word, phrase, or action in a particular way. It can be used in legal contexts, such as 'The court construed the terms of the contract strictly,' or in everyday language, like 'I don't want my words to be construed as criticism.' Other phrases include 'construe against,' 'construe in favor of,' and 'construe narrowly.'