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interpreted critically
[ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪd ˈkrɪtɪkli]
verb phrase
interpretado criticamente
1.
analyzed or explained something with careful judgment, examining its strengths and weaknesses
The scholar interpreted critically the author's intentions in the text.
A estudiosa interpretou criticamente as intenções do autor no texto.
2.
understood or translated something while applying critical analysis and skepticism
We interpreted critically the government's statement about the policy changes.
Interpretamos criticamente a declaração do governo sobre as mudanças políticas.
Synonyms
analyzed critically
examined carefully
evaluated critically
assessed skeptically
appraised critically
Antonyms
accepted uncritically
interpreted literally
took at face value
interpreted naively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
interpretado criticamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
interpretado com senso crítico
slightly more formal variation
Portugal
interpretado criticamente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
read between the lines
take with a grain of salt
call into question
put under the microscope
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