Peruse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈɹuːz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Peruse is a verb meaning (transitive) To examine or consider with care.
Meaning
(transitive) To examine or consider with care.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To read completely.
- (transitive, informal) To look over casually; to skim.
- (intransitive, regional) To go from place to place; to wander.
- An examination or perusal; an instance of perusing.
Example Sentences
A peruse of the website looked promising […]
Haynes quickly perused the message, then took it to the captain on the bridge.
I loved to straggle off in the mornings […], just perusing around for firewood.
This survey may be made by perusing al Books and taking notice of all Mechanicall Inventions.
Word Forms
- peruses
- perusing
- perused
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include con, read, scan, examine, scrutinise, scrutinize.
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