to read
Verb · English
Meaning 1
to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter
(interpreting written symbols)
Example
I like to read a good book before going to sleep.
Meaning 2
to interpret or discover information from a gauge, instrument, or sign
(interpreting data or signs)
Example
The thermometer began to read higher as the sun came out.
Synonyms
peruse, scan, interpret, study, examine
Grammar
- present simple
- i
- read
- you
- read
- he she it
- reads
- we
- read
- they
- read
- past simple
- read
- past participle
- read
- present participle
- reading