Read meaning in English

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Definition

to read (a novel): to look at and follow words (in a novel) verb
I'm reading an interesting book about dogs. I learn something new on every page.

This is an irregular verb:
I read / I read / I have read
a reader: a person who reads noun

Examples

  • "Here, read this."
  • "Horatio : Is that horse reading a book or ironing some clothes, mmkay?"
  • "Before I begin reading the will, please accept my condolences for the loss of your grandfather, Mr. Jones."
  • "Bruno : I've read the news, Brian."
  • "Philip : Is that horse reading a book or ironing some clothes, mmkay?"
  • "The lack of content in your message is one thing - I spend half my day reading emails which say nothing."
  • "Philip Cheeter said he decided to become king after reading the Peacenikland Times and discovering that the country was "full of non-violent wimps"."
  • "Let me read it."
  • "didn't you read the small print on the back of the menu, sir?"
  • "I want to finish reading the Peacenikland Times so that I can"
  • "Headlines, headlines, believing the things that we read"
  • "However, I do think your readers may be interested in a feature about our new store in London."
  • "I will read the sentence first, to let you know how it SHOULD be pronounced: Is that horse reading a book or ironing some clothes, mmkay?"
  • "Here are some of my favorite interview questions - I hope you can read my writing!"
  • "Read this book."
  • "While heating up the soup, I decided to read the ingredients."
  • "I'm calling in regards to the ad I read in the paper."
  • "I will read the sentence first, to let you know how it SHOULD be pronounced: Is that horse reading a book or ironing some clothes, mmkay?"
  • "I look forward to reading the article."
  • "Bruno : The journalist knows how to read the packaging of each product, they probably didn't even open any of the perfumes!"

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