Phrasal Verb - read into
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.Definition
- To give careful attention to details or signs that others may have overlooked, often with the implication that there is hidden meaning or significance.
- To accept or believe something, typically without questioning or investigating further.
- To include or add (something) to a document or statement, especially as an explanation or qualification.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The detective read into the witness's body language and tone of voice to uncover the truth. |
| 2 | Despite the warnings, some people still read too much into a simple joke. |
| 3 | He read into the contract and discovered a clause that benefited the seller. |
| 4 | The manager read into the employee's absence a lack of commitment. |
| 5 | The letter contained an apology and an explanation that she had read into the email as a threat. |
| 6 | The politician's statement was taken out of context and read into as a racist remark. |
| 7 | The lawyer read into the witness's silence an admission of guilt. |
| 8 | The scientist read into the data an indication of a new discovery. |
| 9 | The report contained several errors that were read into as signs of carelessness. |
| 10 | The director read into the script a subtle metaphor that deepened the meaning of the scene. |