When you read something such as a book or article, you look at and understand the words that are written there. Have you read this book? I read about it in the paper. She spends her days reading and watching television.
Definition of read verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Something that is read: "The book is a page-turner as well as a very satisfying read" (Frank Conroy). 2. An interpretation or assessment: gave us her read of the political situation.
to interpret or understand (something read) in a specified way, or (of something read) to convey a particular meaning or impression: I read this speech as satire, this book reads well
1. Something that is read: "The book is a page-turner as well as a very satisfying read" (Frank Conroy). 2. An interpretation or assessment: gave us her read of the political situation.