read for
Upper Intermediate (B2)formal
To study something at university, or to try out for a part in a play or film by reading the lines.
"She read for a degree in Modern Languages at Oxford before joining the diplomatic service."
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read for pleasure.

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I read for fun.

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It's a heavy read for sure.

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usually read for about 15 more minutes.

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easy to read for both humans and