read

Definitions

verb

1. obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
2. have or contain a certain wording or form
3. interpret something that is written or printed
4. make sense of a language
5. interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior

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noun

1. something that is read

Examples

In my view his confrontational, gladiatorial style has been a major contributor to the widespread disdain of the British public for politicians generally.

He hoped the roots would harbor the fungi and spread them throughout the compost, but the fungi didn't spread well enough.

The right back found himself in unfamiliar territory in the opposing penalty area after a swift exchange of passes that opened up Reading's defence.

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