To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by mentally interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed. She likes to read novels in her free time.
To discover or understand something by interpreting signs or signals. He can read the weather patterns like a book.
To interpret or understand a particular meaning from a text or situation. You can read the tension in the room from their body language.
To study or examine something in detail. He read the contract carefully before signing it.
To perform the act of reading aloud. She read the poem to the audience with great emotion.
To possess or exercise the ability to make sense of written characters or symbols. By the age of four, she could already read.