cannot find reference 'imread' in '__init__'.py

The error message suggests that the function `imread` is not defined in the `__init__.py` file of the module you are trying to import.

Here are a few things you can try to resolve this error:

1. Check if the module you are trying to import has `imread` function defined in any of its files. If not, you may need to install a package that provides this function or write your own implementation.

2. If the `imread` function is defined in a different file, make sure that you are importing it correctly in your code. For example, if `imread` is defined in a file called `image_utils.py`, you should import it in your code as follows:

   from image_utils import imread

3. Check if you have misspelled the function name or used the wrong case. Python is case-sensitive, so `imread` is not the same as `Imread`.

4. If you are still having trouble, try restarting your Python interpreter or IDE. Sometimes, errors can occur due to cached modules or old runtime environments.