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read up

verb

  1. "read up (on):" to study thoroughly or become familiar with by reading
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Wiktionary

adj

  1. Of an individual, well-versed or informed in a particular subject.

verb

  1. To learn (about something) by reading.

    "Pestilential nonsense!" "Have you read it up at all, Father?" asked Enid. "Read it up! I, with all my interests and no time for one-half of them! Enid, you are too absurd." "Sorry, Father."

  2. To learn (about something) by reading.

    28 November 2009, Indian Express - Nayagan was actor R Madhavan's introduction to Kamal Hassan After watching the film, I read up about it in the newspapers. When I came to know that Hassan was a 30-year-old actor then, I was completely awe-struck

  3. To read previous or higher-up messages in a chat; to backread.

    I just got here, what are you talking about? — It's about the new movie announcement. Read up for the context.

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