Interpret (verb)

1. To explain the meaning of something.
2. To give one's own personal understanding of something.
3. To perform or present a musical or dramatic work.

Origin:

From old french interpreter, from latin interpretari ("to interpret, explain, translate"), from interpret-, past participle stem of interpretari ("to explain, interpret"), from interpretem, accusative of interpretes ("interpreter, translator").

Examples:

1. He interpreted the dream to mean success in business.
2. She interpreted the data in a new way that was surprising.
3. He was asked to interpret the song in sign language.
4. The museum guide interpreted the historical events for the visitors.
5. The painting is open to different interpretations.