Construal

Synonyms of construal

• understanding
• interpretation
• perception

Antonyms of construal

• distortion
• misconception
• misinterpretation

Collocations of construal

social construal

Frequency: 70 %

The social construal of the event varied among different groups.

cultural construal

Frequency: 60 %

The cultural construal of beauty differs across different societies.

psychological construal

Frequency: 50 %

The psychological construal of the problem influenced their decision-making process.

individual construal

Frequency: 45 %

Each person has their own individual construal of the situation.

personal construal

Frequency: 40 %

Her personal construal of success motivated her to work harder.

Idiomatic Expressions for construal

• Phrase: cultural construal
  Meaning: The interpretation or understanding of something based on cultural norms or values.
  Usage: The cultural construal of the artwork varied greatly depending on the viewers' backgrounds.