The verb "read" is something that may be interesting, but completely incomprehensible. So much the better, which means that the word can be made the object of research, albeit a small one, during which the origin of the verb will become known, as well as the meaning used now.
Origin
The paradox is that one who would like to go from history to a modern meaning would fail, because time always or almost always makes its own adjustments to the understanding of a particular word. So it happened here too. But we will not guess or read, this is completely useless when you have books at your disposal. Let's ask the etymological dictionary.
Initially, the verb was formed from "prok", that is, "remainder, future". The word itself meant “to save”, probably something for the future. At least that's the conclusion.
Then the verb is rethought, and it takes on the meaning of "destine". If you fantasize a little on language topics, then you can come to this. After all, in fact, if something is “intended” for you, then they are asked to save yourself for a great goal. But such an inference is no morethan a guess. 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 fixed in the explanatory dictionary: "Predict, predestinate." There is a note: "Conversational". As you can see, the two dictionaries do not disagree about the verb.
Let's consolidate our success and make sentences with the word:
- Choosing success to someone is easy, but achieving it is another matter.
- I don't need to read all sorts of horrors, it's useless, because life is already full of suffering, and it has a sad end, Hemingway thought so. Therefore, we will do without 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, they predict something to someone based on data. By the way, if you read it professionally - 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.
