read

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter

Example Sentences

I read books before going to bed.

I like to read books before bed.

Synonyms

study, peruse, scan, review, examine

Entry 1

study, peruse, scan, review

Entry 2

peruse, study, examine, scan

Antonyms

write, ignore, overlook, skim

Entry 1

write, ignore, overlook

Entry 2

ignore, skim

Collocations

read books, read aloud, read carefully, love to read, read a book, read thoroughly

Entry 1

read books, read aloud, read carefully, love to read

Entry 2

read a book, read aloud, read thoroughly