Explore Construed through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Construed meaning
simple past and past participle of construe
Using Construed
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of construe
- In the example corpus, construed often appears in combinations such as: construed as, be construed, is construed.
Context around Construed
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 15 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Construed
- In this selection, "construed" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Recognizable usage signals include could be construed as a and not be construed as tax. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "construed" sits close to words such as aamir, abysmal and alderman, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with construed
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
This is construed as a refusal to answer. (8 words)
This could be only construed as one done with ulterior motive. (11 words)
Noting I say here should be construed as what you should do. (12 words)
The choice of photo could be construed as a signal to the Sussexes that they are still in demand as royals despite all of the Duke's claims about them and that his accusations have not affected their public image. (40 words)
These fundamental rights are abridged while in government service which is why joining the RSS can be construed as espousing an ideology that is not conducive to minorities though the aggressive nationalism of the RSS can never be doubted. (39 words)
Then, as noted previously, from a price perspective, PID has traditionally not seen a great deal of progress over time, and it can be construed more as a trading play that chops around within a certain range. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
Again, no one should feel compelled to work during the weekend, and I do not want any of my comments to be construed as endorsing a relaxation of the work-life balance.
Everything is now fair game for censorship if it can be construed as hateful, hurtful, bigoted or offensive provided that it runs counter to the established viewpoint.
No information in this press release should be construed in any form shape or manner as an indication of the Company's future revenues, financial condition, or stock price, nor is it a solicitation for investment.
None of the investments or strategies referenced should be construed as investment advice and just because one investment is appropriate for one account does not necessarily mean it is appropriate for another.
Noting I say here should be construed as what you should do.
Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
Section 2.3 of the MLA Code of Conduct (‘the Code’) makes clear that the Code is to be construed so as to uphold Members’ right to freedom of expression.
The choice of photo could be construed as a signal to the Sussexes that they are still in demand as royals despite all of the Duke's claims about them and that his accusations have not affected their public image.
Then, as noted previously, from a price perspective, PID has traditionally not seen a great deal of progress over time, and it can be construed more as a trading play that chops around within a certain range.
The question now is whether this sideways price action could be construed as a dip-buying opportunity, or the early-stages of a correction back lower.
This could be only construed as one done with ulterior motive.
This Press Release should not be construed as tax advice nor investment advice.
When statutes can sensibly be read harmoniously, they are not supposed to be construed as if they were antithetical.
It could be construed as cheesy and kitschy, but let’s take it for what it is.
Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as tax advice.
Such forward-looking statements should therefore be construed in the light of such factors.
The information contained here is for information purposes only and is not to be construed as an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of securities.
These fundamental rights are abridged while in government service which is why joining the RSS can be construed as espousing an ideology that is not conducive to minorities though the aggressive nationalism of the RSS can never be doubted.
The study further found that senior staff and executive members of the university community may not be construed as needing interventions in the same way as their junior and younger counterparts and students.
This is construed as a refusal to answer.
Common combinations with construed
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- construed as 85×
- be construed 79×
- is construed 10×
- construed to 8×
- construed in 6×
- were construed 4×
- construed by 4×
- been construed 3×
- was construed 3×
- construed the 2×