I want to read a book.
I want to read a book.
English
read
ɹid, riːd, ɹiːd, ɹɛd
Meaning: to look at and understand words in a letter, book, newspaper, etc.
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | read |
| 3rd person singular present | reads |
| Present participle | reading |
| Past | read |
| Will future | will read |
| Going-to future | going to read |
| Imperative negative | don't read / do not read |
Example sentences
I love to read books.
I read a story in the newspaper today.
I read a story in the newspaper today.
She finally finished reading the long novel.
She finally finished reading the long novel.
I enjoy reading a fashion magazine every month.
I enjoy reading a fashion magazine every month.
I read the newspaper every morning.
I read the newspaper every morning.
Please read the contract before you sign it.
Please read the contract before you sign it.
She is reading a historical novel.
She is reading a historical novel.
I prefer to read the online version of the newspaper.
I prefer to read the online version of the newspaper.
Read the instructions carefully.
Read the instructions carefully.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for the act of interpreting written text. It can be transitive or intransitive.
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