read

Something that is interesting or enjoyable to read.

"That novel was a really good read."

To study a particular academic subject at university.

"He read History at Cambridge."

To understand or interpret the meaning or nature of something.

"She can read people's emotions easily."

To look at and understand written or printed words or symbols.

"I read the newspaper every morning."

An act or period of reading something.

"I had a quick read of the report."