Construing

The linguist spent years construing the meaning of a mysterious ancient tablet.

The baker is construing a cake with layers of cream and chocolate.

I am construing from your silence that you don't want to go out.

The jewelry maker enjoys construing intricate pieces from precious metals and gemstones.

The audience was construing the speaker's message in different ways.

The children were having fun construing sandcastles on the beach.

He is construing her words as a challenge to his authority.

Her construing of his words led to a misunderstanding.