What was the meaning of old English word raedan?

The Old English word "rædan" had several meanings, but the most common one was "to advise" or "to counsel". It could also mean:

* "To read" (as in reading aloud)

* "To understand"

* "To think" or "to plan"

The word "rædan" is the ancestor of the modern English word "read", but the meaning of "read" has evolved over time.

Here are some examples of how "rædan" was used in Old English:

* "Hē ræd þæt folc" - He advised the people.

* "Ic ræde þā bōc" - I read the book (aloud).

* "Hē ræd on his hēafod" - He thought about it in his head.

The evolution of "rædan" into "read" shows how the meaning of words can change over time.