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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