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.

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Those charges were dismissed as part of his plea deal, but were read into the court record as part of his sentencing. —

Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024 Some fans have read into Sauron and Celebrimbor’s relationship as having some romantic undertones. —

Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024 Delegates at the convention cautioned against reading into the programming. —

David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 July 2024 How does the busy actress find time to read? Roberts, who boasts six upcoming acting credits on IMDb, still finds time to squeeze reading into her daily routine. —

Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for read into