"Read"

 "Read" is a versatile verb with several meanings:

1. To interpret and understand written or printed matter:

• "I read the book in one sitting."
• "She is learning to read."
• "He read the instructions carefully."

2. To pronounce aloud written or printed matter:

• "The teacher read the story to the class."
• "He read the poem with great expression."

3. To interpret or understand something from evidence or signs:

• "I can read your mind."
• "He read the situation correctly."

4. To study or examine something carefully:

• "I read the report thoroughly."
• "The doctor read the X-ray."

5. To display or show a particular way:

• "His face read as angry."

These are just a few examples of how "read" can be used in English. Its meaning can vary depending on the context.