Lire: meaning, definitions and examples

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lire

 

[ lษชหr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reading aloud

To read aloud or recite a text. This action often involves interpreting the material for others, allowing the readerโ€™s voice and expression to enhance the message being conveyed.

Synonyms

narrate, read, recite

Examples of usage

  • She loves to lire poetry at the local cafรฉ.
  • He would lire chapters from his favorite novel to entertain his friends.
  • The teacher decided to lire a story to the children before class.
  • During the meeting, he was asked to lire the report for everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "lire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคขเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membaca

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czytaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชญใ‚€ (ใ‚ˆใ‚€)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ leer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okumak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ๋‹ค (ilgda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ุฑุฃ (yaqra')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรญst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญtaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜…่ฏป (yuรจdรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lesa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัƒ (oku)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ (ts'akitkhva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ leer

Etymology

The word 'lire' comes from the Latin 'legere', which means 'to read'. Over time, it evolved through Old French and Middle English, emphasizing the act of reading aloud or interpreting texts. It is often associated with the expressive reading of literature or poetry, providing listeners with an engaging experience. The connotation of 'lire' incorporates not just the act of reading, but also the artistic element of performing a text, which has roots in oral traditions that predate written language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,587, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.