construe \kun-STROO\ verb. 1 : to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part) 2 : to understand or explain the sense or intention of usually in a particular way or with respect to a given set of circumstances.
How do you use construe?
Construe in a Sentence ?
- We were all amazed by the detective's ability to construe logic out of the killer's strange riddle.
- How are we supposed to construe the meaning of Janey's statement when we cannot question her about it?
- Although I tried to pay you a compliment, you have decided to construe my words as an insult.
What does Unbearing mean?
Unbearing. un-bār′ing, adj. bearing no fruit.
