read into

phrasal verb

read into; reading into; reads into

: to think of (something, such as a comment or situation) as having a meaning or importance that does not seem likely or reasonable

You're reading too much into her remarks.

Examples of read into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During his post-meeting press conference, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was at pains to say repeatedly that nothing should be read into this. —Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

There is always a temptation, from supporters and media alike, to read into the symbolism of such milestone moves. —Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025

But Hardaway — who played in 42 playoff games with the Hawks and Mavericks, including a trip to the NBA Finals last year with Dallas — cautioned against reading into that head-to-head success against the Knicks. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025

There are surprising developments about who gets read into the truth and when. —Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for read into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue