English · Common Verbs
read out
/riːd aʊt/
[/riːd aʊt/]
read aloud
Intermediateverb
Definition
To read something aloud so that others can hear it.
Example
The teacher read out the names on the list.
The teacher read out the names on the list.
Etymology
From 'read' plus 'out', meaning to voice text outward.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in classrooms and meetings.