Read for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
RED-for, REED-for, FUR, FRUR
ɹiːd/ /fˈɔː
REED-for
Definition
To study or prepare by reading materials for a specific purpose, usually for a test, exam, or assignment.
Usage & Nuances
'Read for' is mainly used in British English to mean 'study for' an exam or degree, not just the act of reading. It's often followed by what you are preparing for, like 'read for an exam' or 'read for law.' In American English, 'study for' is more common.
Spanish: prepararse para (examen/prueba)Portuguese (BR): estudar para (prova/exame)Portuguese (PT): estudar para (teste/exame)Chinese (Simplified): 为……学习 (考试/测试)Chinese (Traditional): 為……準備閱讀（考試/測驗）Hindi: परीक्षा के लिए पढ़नाArabic: يذاكر لـ (اختبار/امتحان)Bengali: পড়াশোনা করা - প্রস্তুতি নেওয়া (পরীক্ষার জন্য)Russian: готовиться (к экзамену) - учиться (на степень)Japanese: 勉強する (試験・学位のため)Vietnamese: ôn tập - học (cho kỳ thi/đề tài)Korean: 공부하다 (시험/학위 준비)Turkish: sınava hazırlanmak - eğitim almak (bir alanda/alan için)Urdu: امتحان کے لیے تیاری کرنا - پڑھائی کرنا (کسی ڈگری یا امتحان کے لیے)Indonesian: belajar untuk (ujian/gelar)
Example Sentences
I have to read for my math exam tonight.
basic
She is reading for her degree in biology.
basic
We read for two hours every evening before finals.
basic
I usually read for about a week before any big test.
natural
He’s reading for the bar exam next month.
natural
Are you reading for anything special, or just for fun?
natural