construed
v.v. to understand or explain the meaning of something in a particular way. It is often used when someone's words or actions could be interpreted in more than one way.
v. to interpret or understand the meaning of a word, action, or remark in a specific context. Often appears in the passive voice followed by 'as'.
His silence was construed as a sign of agreement.
The new law could be construed as a restriction on free speech if applied too broadly by the courts.
In the absence of a clear written policy, the manager's casual remarks were construed by the staff as a formal change in their working hours.
The verb is transitive and frequently occurs in the passive voice ('be construed as').
He construed about the messageHe construed the messageConstrued is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without a preposition.