read

/ɹiːd/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

2

To be understood or physically read in a specific way.

3

To read a work or works written by the named author.

4

To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)

5

To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.

6

To consist of certain text.

7

To substitute a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one; used to introduce an emendation of a text.

8

Used to introduce a blunter, actually intended meaning.

9

To be able to hear what another person is saying over a radio connection.

10

To observe and comprehend (a displayed signal).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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