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A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.

(in combination) Something to be read; a written work.

Example: His thrillers are always a gripping read.

A person's interpretation or impression of something.

Example: What's your read of the current political situation?

An instance of reading.

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

Example: Have you read this book?

To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.

Example: All right, class, who wants to read next?

To read work(s) written by (a named author).

Example: At the moment I'm reading Milton.

To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.

Example: I can read his feelings in his face.

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

Example: Have you read this book?

To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.

Example: All right, class, who wants to read next?

To read work(s) written by (a named author).

Example: At the moment I'm reading Milton.

To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.

Example: I can read his feelings in his face.