The verb “read” is something that may be interesting, but completely incomprehensible. All the better, it means that the word can be made an object of study, albeit a small one, during which the origin of the verb, as well as the meaning used now, will be known.
Origin
The paradox is that someone who would like to go from history to modern meaning would fail, because time always or almost always makes its own adjustments to the understanding of a word. So it happened here. But we will not guess or read, this is completely useless when you have books at your disposal. We ask the etymological dictionary.
Initially, the verb was formed from prok, that is, the remainder, the future. The very word itself meant “protect,” probably something for the future. At least, such a conclusion suggests itself.
Then there is a rethinking of the verb, and it takes on the meaning "to intend." If you dream up a little on language topics, then you can come to this. Indeed, in fact, if something is “intended” for you, then they are asking you to save yourself for a great purpose. But such a conclusion is nothing more than a hunch. You always want to find a hidden connection between the present and the past.
Meaning and Assumptions
What can be said with all certainty is the meaning of the word “read”, because it is recorded in the explanatory dictionary: “Predict, predestine.” There is a note: "Conversational". As you can see, the two dictionaries do not differ in their opinion regarding the verb.
Build on success and make sentences with the word:
- To read success to someone is easy, but to achieve it is a completely different matter.
- I don’t have to read all kinds of horrors, it’s useless, because life is already full of suffering, and it has a sad end, Hemingway thought so. Therefore, dispense with gloomy prophecies.
- This cyclist is so strong at the start of the season that he is predicted to win the main race of the championship.
Usually people don’t do fortune-telling on coffee grounds, they predict something to someone based on data. By the way, if you professionally read it, you can make it your profession, for example, go to sports analysts or commentators - a good and interesting job. Think about it at your leisure.