read into

1. (transitive)To impart meaning where it is not obvious or does not exist.

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

2. (transitive)To reveal a non-obvious or hidden aspect of a plan or situation to (a person).

3. (transitive)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.

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

1. He often reads far into the night.

   Він часто читає до глибокої ночі.

   deEr liest oft bis tief in die Nacht.

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2. I wouldn't read too much into it.

   Я би не робив із цього якихось глибоких висновків.

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3. You're reading too much into this.

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4. You're reading too much into things.

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5. You're reading too much into the situation.

   deDu interpretierst zuviel in die Situation hinein.

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irregular · Lesson

• read upTo learn (about something) by reading.
• read offTo dictate from a list, especially in a way focused on sequential processing.
• read outTo read something and say the words to inform other people; to call.
• read inTo accept as input.
• read overTo read (a document, book, etc.) through, though not necessarily thoroughly.
• read forTo study for a degree or an examination.
• read intoTo impart meaning where it is not obvious or does not exist.
• read throughTo thoroughly read something to check or proofread it.