Pronounce the text, dear (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

read out

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(Other definitions for read out that I've seen before include "Visual data coming from a computer" , "Retrieve data" , "info from PC" , "Visible data" , "Announce aloud" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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