read to (one)

read to (one)

To read (some piece of writing) aloud to one. A noun or pronoun can be used between "read" and "to" to specify what is being read. Would you like me to read to you, Granny? Read that article to me—I'm eager to hear what it says.

See also: read, to

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read (something) to someone

to read something aloud to someone. Please read a story to me. Grandpa read to Timmy all afternoon.

See also: read, to

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