Aread

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To soothsay, prophesy. obsolete
  2. 2
    To interpret; to explain. obsolete

    "Therefore more plain aread this doubtful case."

  3. 3
    To advise, counsel. obsolete

    "Me, all too meane, the ſacred Muſe areeds To blazon broad emongſt her learned throng:"

Synonyms

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hypothesizesupposesurmise

Example

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"Therefore more plain aread this doubtful case."

Etymology

From Old English arēdan, arǣdan, corresponding to a- + read. Cognate with German erraten.

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