Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

read-into

phrasal verb

/ˈrēd ˈɪntuː/

Definition

To interpret or analyze something more deeply than its surface meaning.

Examples

Don’t read too much into his comments; he was just making small talk.
She tends to read into everything, assuming hidden meanings behind simple statements.

Meaning

To look beyond the obvious and assign deeper significance or meaning to information, often implying that someone is overanalyzing or misinterpreting the intended message.