To read
Example: She reads a book before going to sleep
Definition
"To read" means to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed words or symbols, often involving understanding, interpreting, and deriving information from text. For example, she reads a book before going to sleep, engaging with the content mentally.
Etymology
The verb "to read" comes from the Old English word 'rǣdan,' meaning 'to advise, interpret, or guess.' It is related to the German 'raten' (to advise or guess). Did you know that originally, reading was closely associated with advising or interpreting texts, highlighting its role beyond just recognizing words?
Learn to use this word actively
"To read" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
