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read over

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌriːd ˈoʊvɚ/ · UK /ˌriːd ˈəʊvə/

read over means: Read a piece of writing from beginning to end, often to check it.

verb

READ THROUGHB1

Read a piece of writing from beginning to end, often to check it.

  • Please read over this letter.
  • She read her essay over before handing it in.
  • Have you read over the final report?

How to use it: read over something / read something over (Please read the contract over before signing it.)

Similar words: read through, look over, review

Common phrases: read over something, read something over

RECITE FOR MAGICC2

Read Bible words aloud over someone or something, believing this will bring healing or magical power.

  • The healer read over the child.
  • She read over the water before offering it as a cure.
  • He read over the charm to give it power.

How to use it: read over someone/something (The healer read over the sick child.)

Common phrases: read over someone, read over something

Questions about read over

What does read over mean?

Read a piece of writing from beginning to end, often to check it.

What is read over in other languages?

Türkçe: baştan sona okumak · Español: repasar · Français: relire · Deutsch: durchlesen · Italiano: rileggere · 日本語: 目を通す

How do you pronounce read over?

In American English /ˌriːd ˈoʊvɚ/; in British English /ˌriːd ˈəʊvə/.

How do you use read over in a sentence?

Please read over this letter. She read her essay over before handing it in.

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