read

verb [I/T] (UNDERSTAND)

/rid/

Definition

› to understand the meaning or intention of something: [T] If I’ve read the situation right, we’ll soon have agreement on a contract.

(Definition of read verb (UNDERSTAND) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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