read into

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To impart meaning where it is not obvious or does not exist.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gán ý nghĩa vào nơi không rõ ràng hoặc không tồn tại

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It was just a passing remark; you're reading too much into it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To reveal a non-obvious or hidden aspect of a plan or situation to (a person).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bộc lộ mặt không rõ ràng hoặc ẩn của kế hoạch hoặc tình huống với ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To establish that a legislative text should be understood to include certain words or concepts not explicitly found there, by necessary implication and/or to obey constitutional imperatives or similar.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết lập rằng một văn bản lập pháp nên được hiểu bao gồm các từ hoặc khái niệm không được tìm thấy rõ ràng ở đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “read into” mean?

To impart meaning where it is not obvious or does not exist.

Is “read into” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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