Collocations with "read"

76 collocations found

read a thermometer

To look at a thermometer to see the temperature.

thermometer8.0
read an essay

to look at and understand the words in an essay

essay7.9
read fiction

to consume fictional stories through reading

fiction7.9
tale7.9
read a gauge

To determine the measurement shown on a gauge.

gauge7.8
read the lyrics

to look at and understand the words of a song

lyrics7.8
read the print

To discern and understand the printed text, especially when it is small or difficult to see.

print7.8
read a statement

to speak a prepared statement aloud

statement7.7
read a résumé

To look over the contents of a résumé.

résumé7.6
read an assignment

To study a text as part of schoolwork.

assignment7.5
read brochure

To read the contents of a brochure.

brochure7.5
read an entry

to look at and understand a written or recorded item

entry7.5
read a file

To view the contents of a file.

file7.5
read horoscope

to look at and interpret the predictions in a horoscope, often in a newspaper or magazine

horoscope7.5
read a pamphlet

to look at and understand the words in a pamphlet

pamphlet7.5
read a passage

to look at and understand the words in a passage

passage7.5
read subtitles

to look at and understand the text of subtitles

subtitle7.5
read transcript

To examine the content of a written transcript.

transcript7.5
read a translation

to look at and understand a translated text

translation7.5
read excerpt

to look at and comprehend the meaning of an excerpt

excerpt7.3
read handwriting

to be able to understand what is written by hand

handwriting7.3
read a script

To review or consider a script.

script7.3
read an update

To consume the information in an update.

update7.3
read instrument

to observe and note the measurement shown on an instrument

instrument7.2
read a signal

To discern the meaning of a signal, especially a subtle one.

signal7.2
fortune7.1
read avidly

to read with great interest and enthusiasm

avidly7.0
read a bulletin

To look at and understand the content of a bulletin.

bulletin7.0
read curriculum vitae

To review the contents of a CV, typically done by a recruiter.

curriculum vitae7.0
engaging read

Describes a book or article that is interesting and holds your attention.

engaging7.0