Word: read Word origin: Old English rǣdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch raden and German raten ‘advise, guess’. Early senses included ‘advise’ and ‘interpret (a riddle or dream’) (see rede). Phonetic: riːd Listen:
look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed. Example: it's the best novel I've ever read
discover (information) by reading it in a written or printed source. Example: he was arrested yesterday—I read it in the paper
understand or interpret the nature or significance of. Example: he didn't dare look away, in case this was read as a sign of weakness
inspect and record the figure indicated on (a measuring instrument). Example: I've come to read the gas meter
study (an academic subject) at a university. Example: I'm reading English at Cambridge
(of a computer) copy, transfer, or interpret (data). Example: it attempts to read a floppy disk without regard to its format
present (a bill or other measure) before a legislative assembly. Example: the bill was accordingly read a second time
hear and understand the words of (someone speaking on a radio transmitter). Example: ‘Do you read me? Over.’
a period or act of reading something. Example: I was having a quiet read of the newspaper
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