This is the 3404th most frequent Russian word.
почитать
"Почитать" means "to respect" or "to read for a while," depending on context.
In this sentence, "почитать" means to read for some time, often associated with leisure or relaxation.
Я люблю почитать книги перед сном.
I like to read books before going to sleep.
Here, "почитать" is used to suggest reading something useful or informative for preparation purposes.
Тебе стоит почитать информацию об этом городе перед путешествием.
You should read up on information about this city before traveling.
In this context, "почитать" metaphorically means to interpret or perceive something, extending the notion of 'reading' to understanding or interpreting.