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read into
read into vb (tr, preposition) to discern in or infer from a statement (meanings not intended by the speaker or writer) read into
read (something) into (something)To find, infer, or attribute an additional meaning or different interpretation to what is presented. It's easy to read a lot into the secret email exchanges, but we shouldn't jump to conclusions—there could be a perfectly reasonable explanation. Fans thought the director's comments indicated that a sequel was on the way, but I think they're reading too much into it.See also: readread something into somethingFig. to attach or attribute a new or different meaning to something; to presume inferences as one reads something. This statement means exactly what it says. Don't try to read anything else into it. Am I reading too much into your comments?See also: readread intoFind an additional hidden or unintended meaning in something that is said or written, as in What I read into that speech on foreign policy is that the Vice President plans to run for President . [Late 1800s] See also: readread intov. To attribute some interpretation or meaning to something, especially an unintended meaning: He's reading things into the text that the author never intended. Don't read too much into her remark—it is hardly representative of her opinion.See also: readEncyclopediaSeeread |