Meaning of read into | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To impart meaning where it is not obvious or does not exist.
   transitive
2. To reveal a non-obvious or hidden aspect of a plan or situation to (a person).
   transitive
3. 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.
   transitive

Examples

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

“"I didn't realize Professor Uptrobar had been read into the mission." "Is that code for 'you were not authorized to read Professor Uptrobar into the mission?'"”

“The Supreme Court of Canada read "sexual orientation" into section 15 of the Charter of Rights in Egan v. Canada.”

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