Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Reads.
Reads - as a noun
Something that is read
Example: "The article was a very good read"
Reads - as a verb
Interpret something that is written or printed
Example: "Read the advertisement"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construeinterpretseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have or contain a certain wording or form
Example: "The passage reads as follows"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sayLook at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
Example: "The king will read the proclamation at noon"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mouthspeaktalkutterverbaliseverbalizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
Example: "This dictionary can be read by the computer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scanHypernyms (Closely Related)
construeinterpretseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior
Example: "She read the sky and predicted rain"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipatecallforebodeforetellpredictprognosticatepromiseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
Example: "I read this address as a satire"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
takeHypernyms (Closely Related)
construeinterpretseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a student of a certain subject
Example: "She is reading for the bar exam"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
learnstudytakeHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
Example: "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recordregistershowHypernyms (Closely Related)
indicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role
Example: "He is auditioning for `julius caesar' at stratford this year"
To hear and understand
Example: "I read you loud and clear!"
Make sense of a language
Example: "She understands french"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interprettranslateunderstandExample Sentences
"He reads a chapter of his favorite book every night before bed."
"She reads the newspaper every morning with her coffee."
"The teacher reads the story aloud to the students."
"My sister reads all the instructions before assembling the furniture."
"He reads his daughter's report and provides feedback."
Word Game Points
Is READS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reads is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
READS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is READS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reads is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREADS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is READS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reads is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREADS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
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