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Phrasal Verb - read into

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To give careful attention to details or signs that others may have overlooked, often with the implication that there is hidden meaning or significance.
  2. To accept or believe something, typically without questioning or investigating further.
  3. To include or add (something) to a document or statement, especially as an explanation or qualification.

Examples

No.Example
1The detective read into the witness's body language and tone of voice to uncover the truth.
2Despite the warnings, some people still read too much into a simple joke.
3He read into the contract and discovered a clause that benefited the seller.
4The manager read into the employee's absence a lack of commitment.
5The letter contained an apology and an explanation that she had read into the email as a threat.
6The politician's statement was taken out of context and read into as a racist remark.
7The lawyer read into the witness's silence an admission of guilt.
8The scientist read into the data an indication of a new discovery.
9The report contained several errors that were read into as signs of carelessness.
10The director read into the script a subtle metaphor that deepened the meaning of the scene.