peruse — to read something carefully and thoroughly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to read something carefully and thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈruːz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother peruses restaurant menus for 20 minutes like she's choosing a life partner.
- I perused every dating app profile as if I were hiring a CEO.
- Students should peruse the exam instructions before starting.
peruse
VERB[/pəˈruːz/]
to read something carefully and thoroughly
She takes her time to peruse every page of the old manuscript.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'perusen', possibly from Old French 'per-' (through) combined with 'use', suggesting a thorough examination or reading through a text.
Breakdown
per- (through, thoroughly) + use (to employ) = peruse (to read or examine thoroughly)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother peruses restaurant menus for 20 minutes like she's choosing a life partner.”
“I perused every dating app profile as if I were hiring a CEO.”
“Students should peruse the exam instructions before starting.”
“The lawyer perused the legal documents until midnight.”
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