read for
The phrase "read for" can have different meanings based on the context, from studying for exams to auditioning for roles.
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Definition
B2Education
(academic)To study or prepare with the aim of passing a test or earning a degree.
Example
- He is reading for a master's degree in economics.
- She spent the entire weekend reading for her upcoming exams.
B1Research
(academic, technical)To examine a text to find specific information.
Example
- She read for the specific section that discussed climate change.
- He read for the relevant data in the research paper.
C1Performing Arts
(informal)To audition for a role in a play, film, or other performance by reciting lines from a script.
Example
- She was nervous about reading for the part in the school play.
- The actor read for the lead role in the new movie.
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read inreading bookread throughread overread outread intoread upfirst readerread offread the mailcold read