English · Common Verbs

read out

/riːd aʊt/

[/riːd aʊt/]

read aloud

Intermediateverb

Definition

To read something aloud so that others can hear it.

Example

The teacher read out the names on the list.

The teacher read out the names on the list.

Etymology

From 'read' plus 'out', meaning to voice text outward.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in classrooms and meetings.

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