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
Tora	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Josh	JAHSH	English
Felina	-	Late Roman
Ailen	-	Native American, Mapuche
Avaline	av-ə-LEEN	English (Rare)
Achebe	['a:tʃeibei]