read — to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words
Pronunciation (IPA): /riːd/
Example Sentences
- My dog can read my mood better than my best friend.
- I read 50 books last year, but I can't remember any of their titles.
- Students should read various genres to improve their vocabulary.
read
VERB[/riːd/]
to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words
A woman reads an engaging book in her cozy library
Read to feed your need, and feed others indeed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'read' derives from Old English 'rǣdan', which originally meant 'to advise' or 'to interpret'. It shares Germanic roots with German 'raten' (to advise), and the semantic shift from 'to interpret' to 'to read aloud' and eventually 'to read silently' occurred during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
Old English 'rǣdan' (to advise, interpret) → Middle English 'reden' → Modern English 'read'. The word contains no productive morphemes in modern English, though it derives from Proto-Germanic 'rādan-' (to advise, counsel).
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📝Examples
“My dog can read my mood better than my best friend.”
“I read 50 books last year, but I can't remember any of their titles.”
“Students should read various genres to improve their vocabulary.”
“She reads the newspaper every morning with her coffee.”
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