Synonyms for Read (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (have or contain a certain wording or form):
say
WordNet sense 2 (indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments):
record, register, show, record
WordNet sense 3 (obtain data from magnetic tapes):
scan
WordNet sense 4 (interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression):
take
WordNet sense 5 (be a student of a certain subject):
learn, study
WordNet sense 6 (make sense of a language):
interpret, translate, understand
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