read

verb
rēd

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

Example

“Have you read this book?”

Other meanings

To be understood or physically read in a specific way.
To read a work or works written by the named author.

Example sentences

“These are all important letters to read.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“What is your favorite book to read?”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“Can I read you some of my poetry?”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0

Word history

From Old English "rǣdan" (to counsel, advise, consult; interpret, read).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “read” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.