Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To look at and understand the meaning of words or symbols, often from a book or other written material.
Read
/riːd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Some people read books to kill time.
'Reads all right.
Peter was reading.
Etymology:
The word read comes from the Old English rǣdan meaning to advise, interpret, or guess, originating from the Proto-Germanic *rēdaną, which means to counsel, advise, or interpret. Its roots are associated with the concept of gaining knowledge through interpretation.
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