read

US /riːd/
UK /riːd/
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1.

look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

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She loves to read books in her free time.
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Can you read this letter for me?
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2.

interpret or understand (an emotion, intention, or sign)

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It was hard to read his expression.
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She could always read people's intentions.
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interpretdiscernunderstandgraspcomprehend
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a session of reading

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I had a long read before bed.
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The book makes for an interesting read.
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readingperusalstudy
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