Reread

/riːˈrɛd/ verb

Definition

To read something again, usually to understand it better or enjoy it a second time.

Etymology

Prefix 're-' (again, Latin 'repetere') plus 'read' (Old English 'raedan'). Simple compound formed as reading became common enough to need a word for repeated reading.

Kelly Says

Rereading is scientifically proven to help you remember things better, and different reading feels new—you notice details you missed, which is why people reread favorite books throughout their lives.

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