Definition of read - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
interpret texttr./intr. interpret written or printed materialtr./intr.
- She loves to read books every evening..
2.
communicationtr./intr. speak aloud written wordstr./intr.
- He read the poem to the audience.
3.
interpretationtr. interpret or infer meaning from somethingtr.
- She can read his emotions easily.
4.
measurementintr. show a measurement on a deviceintr.
- The thermometer reads 20 degrees.
5.
writingintr. contain a certain wordingintr.
- The sign reads 'No Entry'.
6.
technologytr. obtain data from a digital sourcetr.
- The program reads data from the disk.
7.
schoolintr. UK study a subject at universityintr. UK
- He is reading law at Oxford.
8.
musictr./intr. understand written music symbolstr./intr.
- She can read sheet music fluently.
9.
radiotr. Rare hear and understand over radiotr. Rare
- Can you read me loud and clear?
Noun
1.
textwritten material people read for information or enjoyment
- This book is a good read for the weekend.
2.
perceptionperson's interpretation or impression
- His read of the situation was insightful.
Images of read
written material people read for information or enjoyment
Expressions with read
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read something aloud for others to hear
She read out the names of the winners.
read simultaneously with another person or audio
The students read along with the audiobook in class.
know what someone is thinking without being told
She can read minds and knows your secret.
dictate information from a list or document
She read off the names from the attendance list.
understand someone's thoughts without them speaking
She seemed to read his mind and knew what he wanted.
examine or review written material
She decided to read over the contract before signing..
learn about something by reading intensively
She decided to read up on ancient history.
read a message and deliberately not reply
She left him on read after his long text.
feeling ignored after message is read
She was upset because she was left on read.
find out the latest news
Read all about it in today's newspaper.
interpret hidden meanings in a statement
She tends to read into his casual remarks.
understand someone's thoughts or feelings very easily
She can read him like an open book during arguments..
pay close attention to what I say
Read my lips: no new taxes.
know what someone is thinking without being told
She can read my mind and always knows what I want to say.
find more meaning in something than is really there
Don't read too much into his comment.
gather information by reading
She read up on the latest health trends before starting her diet.
reading aloud without prior rehearsal
The actor did a cold read of the script.
show proof of winning or being right, often to tease
I got the highest score—read it and weep!
accept the bad news
You lost the bet, read 'em and weep.
understand meanings that are not directly stated
You have to read between the lines to get the real story.
interpret hidden meanings in someone's comments
She tends to read into remarks and overanalyze them.
be easy to understand or interpret
His intentions read like a book.
predict what someone is thinking
He finished my sentence for me, like he could read my mind.
familiarize oneself with information or procedures
She had to read herself in before starting the new project.
Origin of read
Old English, rædan (to advise, interpret)
Terms with read included in their meaning
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children
story read to a child before sleep
lettering
separate, easy-to-read characters, often uppercase, used for emphasis or clarity
proofreading
read and look for errors or problems
school
activity where students write what is read aloud
basic literacy
able to read and write
reading
quickly read or proofread to check for errors
examine closely
examine or read something carefully
reading
read quickly, skipping some details
audiobook
audio version of a book read aloud
reading speed
number of words read in one minute
appearance
using unusually big letters to make text easier to read
website
digital service that lets users read or search texts through the internet
school
read aloud to check for absentees
reported
according to what has been heard or read
indecipherable
difficult to read or decipher
record
put down in writing so it can be read
reading material
material or content to read casually
reading
read from beginning to end
reading
read parts of a text randomly
technology
digital book read on computers or electronic devices
reading
read or look at quickly or idly
basic skills
inability to read and write
basic literacy
unable to read and write
reading
person unable to read or write
Examples of read in a sentence
I read the instructions carefully. She read the instructions aloud to the group. The teacher read the story to the children with enthusiasm. How do you read her silence? Analysts read the survey as a warning. The gauge reads full, indicating a full tank.
The scale reads 150 pounds after calibration. The label reads “Keep refrigerated.” The email read “Your application was approved.” The device reads information from the memory card. The software reads the input from the sensor. She read chemistry at Cambridge. I am reading engineering this year. He learned to read music at a young age. Musicians must read notes accurately to perform well. Control, this is Eagle One; do you read? I read you, but your signal is fading. That magazine is a quick read on the commute. His memoir was an enjoyable read for anyone interested in wartime stories. Her read of the novel was quite different from mine. The detective's read on the suspect was spot on.
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- French:lire, lecture, ...
- German:lesen, Lektüre, ...
- Italian:leggere, lettura, ...
- Spanish:interpretar, lectura, ...
- Portuguese:interpretar, leitura, ...
- Chinese:阅读, 读物, ...
- Japanese:読む, 読み物, ...
- Arabic:قَرَأَ, قِرَاءَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִקְרוֹא, קְרִיאָה, ...
- Russian:читать, читательский материал, ...
- Ukrainian:читати, читання, ...
- Hindi:पढ़ना, पढ़ने की सामग्री, ...
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