Read ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Read ( verb )

1. Look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.
2. Say the words of (a text or speech), typically in a particular way or as part of a particular event or ceremony.
3. Interpret the meaning or significance of (something) in a particular way.

Origin:

Old english rǣdan, of germanic origin; related to dutch lezen and german lesen, from an indo-european root shared by latin legere and greek legein.

Examples:

1. I read the book in one sitting.
2. She read a poem at the ceremony.
3. He read her expression as one of fear.
4. The signs were clear, but he read them differently.
5. I read the recipe and started cooking.

(As a noun)

Read ( noun )

1. Look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.
2. Say the words of (a text or speech), typically in a particular way or as part of a particular event or ceremony.
3. Interpret the meaning or significance of (something) in a particular way.

Origin:

Old english rǣdan, of germanic origin; related to dutch lezen and german lesen, from an indo-european root shared by latin legere and greek legein.

Examples:

1. I read the book in one sitting.
2. She read a poem at the ceremony.
3. He read her expression as one of fear.
4. The signs were clear, but he read them differently.
5. I read the recipe and started cooking.