rede

An archaic verb meaning to advise, counsel, or interpret; also used to mean to tell or narrate.

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1. Interpret or explain C2 formal british

   To give an interpretation or explanation of something, often a dream, riddle, or obscure text.

   • The wise woman was called upon to rede the strange dream.
   • He tried to rede the ancient runes carved on the stone.
   • Scholars still debate how to rede the poem's final stanza.

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   المرادفات: construedecipherdecodeelucidateexplainexpoundglossinterpretunravel

   الأضداد: confusegarblemisconstruemisinterpretmisreadmistakemisunderstand

2. Give advice C2 formal british

   To counsel or advise someone on a course of action.

   • The elder would rede the young warriors before battle.
   • I rede you to think carefully before making a decision.
   • She was known to rede her friends with wisdom and kindness.

   🌐تقديم المشورة

   المرادفات: advisecounseldirectexhortguiderecommendsuggest