Is it true, reading makes you 'smarter'?

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Re: Is it true, reading makes you 'smarter'?

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In a way yes. I also think that consistent effort at something makes you better.
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I don't know about being smarter cause some of the books are fiction and they don't have any useful information but you definitely increase your vocabulary intake
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Obviously. Besides growing your vocabulary, you learn how to speak with precision especially if you read out loud. Reading books about personal and financial growth teach you a lot. Non-fictional ones broaden you mind and help you have sympathy. Fiction can entertain you while helping you grow your creativity. So it is a big YES that books make you much smarter.
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Reading does open up your mind and expose you to a lot. But what I think makes you even smarter or better is taking action on what you read and learn. Knowledge is meant to be applied not to be attained for its sake.
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I dont know whether reading makes you smarter, but it surely makes you more worldly, knowledgeable and improved your Grammer
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Yes, it does. When you read, it exposes you to different words, historical events, and some practices that you never knew of.
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No Doubt! Reading makes smarter. Absolutely!
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I don’t know if it does makes you smarter, but it definitely helped my vocabulary and writing.
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Reading definitely increases one's vocabulary. When reading a book, I learn new words all the time.
I actually just learned the word Satiety.
I also learn how to use uncommon words more commonly like the word deviate.
I never used to use that word and now i find myself saying it often.
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Yes. Reading is the most important skill and it has be developed since childhood to grow smarter and successful in life. It makes us mature to handle the situations in life in a better way.
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It definitely makes you smarter. The more you read, the more your vocabulary will expand because you're exposing yourself to new things.
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I agree reading makes you smarter. You gain knowledge, insights, and helpful tips from the book. You encounter new words and it expands your vocabulary. Sometimes you get life lessons from the book as well. Is it so wonderful?
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I don't know if 'smart' is the word. But readers are definitely far more knowledgeable and broad-minded than those who don't read.
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Yes, information is the most valuable asset in the world. If you have profound knowledge in your fields, you will be the dominant player in your area.
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Tommy Mayengbam wrote: 22 Dec 2023, 11:40 I don't know if 'smart' is the word. But readers are definitely far more knowledgeable and broad-minded than those who don't read.
Certainly! Let me rephrase that for you: "Readers will gain a distinct advantage in their careers compared to those who don't engage in reading.".
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