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单词 proofreads
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proofread

verb

proof·​read ˈprüf-ˌrēd How to pronounce proofread (audio)
proofread ˈprüf-ˌred How to pronounce proofread (audio) ; proofreading

transitive verb

: to read and mark corrections in (something, such as a proof)

Example Sentences

He proofread the essay carefully.
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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from proofreader

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

proofread

verb

proof·​read ˈprüf-ˌrēd How to pronounce proofread (audio)
proofread
-ˌred
; proofreading
-ˌrē-diŋ
: to read over and fix mistakes in (written or printed matter)
It's a good idea to proofread your homework.

proofreads

verb

present tense third-person singular of proofread
as in reviews
to look for and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing) He proofread the essay carefully.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • reviews
  • studies
  • reads
  • scans
  • rereads
  • peruses
  • deciphers
  • browses
  • skims
  • devours
  • understands
  • turns over
  • speed-reads
  • comprehends
  • pores (over)
  • grasps
  • sees
  • dips (into)
  • perceives
  • apprehends
  • leafs (through)
  • thumbs (through)
  • makes
  • makes out
  • wades (through)
  • gets
  • tumbles (to)
  • gobbles (up)
  • slogs (through)
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