Synonyms for

Reader

Verb / ˈri:dɜ: / Another word for reader — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who reads or who is fond of reading.

Synonyms & similar words

reviewer referee proofreader lecturer lector subscriber bookworm bibliophile intellectual scholar student learner pupil scholastic intellect brain mind thinker perceiver observer auditor listener spectator viewer witness

Synonyms by register

Formal

peruser auditor listener

Informal

fan devotee enthusiast

Literary

beholder observer spectator

Antonyms

writer author creator scribe composer narrator

Common collocations

  • avid reader
  • casual reader
  • eager reader
  • dedicated reader
  • avid reader of
  • reader of books
  • reader response
  • reader engagement

Word family

noun reader
verb read
adjective readable

Usage note

While 'reader' can refer to someone who reads anything, it often implies a habitual or dedicated reader of books or texts. It can also refer to someone who reads aloud.

Example sentences

  1. I am a reader and I love reading books.
  2. My mother is a reader and she always has a book with her.
  3. The library is full of books for readers to borrow.
  4. I want to be a better reader and learn new words.
  5. My favorite thing to do is to curl up with a good book and be a reader.

Quotes

  • A good reader is a good leader.
  • There is no friend as loyal as a book.
  • Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

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