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read in Latin

read in Latin is legō, legere, recitō — read means to look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.

read in Latin

legō
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
legere
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
recitō
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)
legere
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)
lego
verb
(transitive) To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.
legere
verb
(transitive) To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.
legor
verb
(ergative) To substitute a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one; used to introduce an emendation of a text.
studere
verb
(ergative) To substitute a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one; used to introduce an emendation of a text.

What does "read" mean?

  1. verb To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
    "She read the letter twice before replying."
  2. verb To say written words aloud.
    "The teacher read the story to the class."
  3. verb To study a subject, especially at university.
    "She read history at Oxford."
  4. verb To interpret or judge a situation, person, or signal.
    "He's hard to read; you never know what he's thinking."

read in a sentence

  • She read the letter twice before replying.
  • He can read music as well as play it.
  • The teacher read the story to the class.
  • She read history at Oxford.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "read" in Latin?

"read" in Latin is legō, legere, recitō. read means: To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.

How do you use "read" in a sentence?

Example: "She read the letter twice before replying." In Latin, "read" is legō, legere, recitō.

Are there other ways to say "read" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "read": legō, legere, recitō, lego, legor, studere.

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