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to rede

to rede

9.9
To explain the meaning of old words, signs, or texts
  • verb
  • /riːd/
  • Archaic
translation icon : interpretar
  • She attempted to rede the ancient script inscribed on the stone tablet.

Examples

  • Can you rede this passage for me?

  • The wise elder was asked to rede the mysterious signs found in the forest.

  • In days of old, scholars would rede the stars to predict the fortunes of kings.

  • He must rede the ancient texts carefully.

  • In days of old, scholars would rede the stars to predict the fortunes of kings.

  • She attempted to rede the ancient script inscribed on the stone tablet.

  • The wise elder was asked to rede the mysterious signs found in the forest.

Synonyms

to interpret
vsto rede
386 3.3

To explain what something means

is an archaic form used instead of the modern ordinary explanation
to construe
vsto rede
  • Formal
45 8.1

To understand words, actions, or events in a particular way

is archaic while the other is neutral to formal modern usage

Surface Forms

rede infinitive
rede past
rede past participle
redeing present participle
redes third person singular

Etymology

Rede comes from an old English verb rǣdan meaning 'to advise' or 'to explain'. It is the same root as the modern English verb read, so you can remember rede as 'reading' or 'interpreting' something to find its meaning.