Read

verb \ˈrēd\

: to look at and understand the meaning of letters, words, symbols, etc.

: to read the words of (a book, magazine, etc.)

: to speak aloud the words of (something written)

Full Definition of READ

(1) :  to receive or take in the sense of (as letters or symbols) especially by sight or touch (2) :  to study the movements of (as lips) with mental formulation of the communication expressed (3) :  to utter aloud the printed or written words of <read them a story>  

Examples of READ

1. She learned to read at a very early age.
2. He likes reading the newspaper.
3. She reads a lot of mystery novels.
4. He read the poem aloud.
5. Her mother read to her every night at bedtime.

Origin of READ

Middle English reden to advise, interpret, read, from Old English rǣdan; akin to Old High German rātan to advise, Sanskrit rādhnoti he achieves, prepares

First Known Use: before 12th century

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