interpret as

interpret something as something

to assume that something means something. Don't interpret what I just said as criticism. It will be interpreted as criticism no matter what you say.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Geffrey	JEF-ree	English (Rare)
Signe	SEENG-ne (Swedish, Norwegian), SEE-ne (Danish)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Alise (2)	-	English (Rare)
DÍDac	-	Catalan
Varghese	-	Indian, Malayalam
Jamie	JAY-mee	Scottish, English