Read: meaning, definitions and examples
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read
[ riหd ]
book
To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She loves to read novels in her free time.
- He reads the newspaper every morning before work.
meter
To understand and interpret the significance or meaning of a message or information.
Synonyms
comprehend, decipher, interpret
Examples of usage
- The detective read the clues and solved the mystery.
- She could read the emotions on his face.
music
An individual interpretation or performance of a piece of music.
Synonyms
interpretation, performance, rendition
Examples of usage
- His piano read of the sonata was breathtaking.
- The orchestra's read of the symphony was flawless.
Translations
Translations of the word "read" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ler
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคขเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช lesen
๐ฎ๐ฉ membaca
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ czytaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชญใ (yomu)
๐ซ๐ท lire
๐ช๐ธ leer
๐น๐ท okumak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ๋ค (ilkda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑุฃ (yaqraสพ)
๐จ๐ฟ ฤรญst
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤรญtaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏป (dรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ brati
๐ฎ๐ธ lesa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ oxumaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ leer
Word origin
The word 'read' has Old English origins and is derived from the word 'rวฃdan', meaning 'to advise, interpret, explain'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to interpreting written or printed material, as well as understanding and interpreting information. 'Read' has been an essential part of human communication and learning for centuries, shaping the way we share knowledge and stories.
See also: misread, misreading, nonreader, readable, reader, readers, readership, readily, reading, ready.