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peruse

[ puh-rooz ]

verb (used with object)

perused, perusing.
  1. to read through with thoroughness or care:

    Make sure you peruse the document before signing.

  2. to scan or browse: Visitors will be able to peruse artworks by young people across the state.

    Sometimes I peruse the magazines near the cash register while waiting to check out.

    Visitors will be able to peruse artworks by young people across the state.

  3. to read:

    If romantic plots interest you, consider perusing her latest novel.

  4. to survey or examine in detail:

    We had the opportunity to hear both sides and peruse the evidence.



peruse

/ əˈː /

verb

  1. to read or examine with care; study
  2. to browse or read through in a leisurely way
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲ, noun
  • ˈܲ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·ܲ·· adjective
  • ·ܲ· noun
  • ··ܲ verb (used with object) preperused preperusing
  • qua·si-·ܲ·· adjective
  • ··ܲ verb (used with object) reperused reperusing
  • un··ܲ·· adjective
  • ܲ··ܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of peruse1

First recorded in 1470–80 in the sense “use up, go through”; first recorded in 1525–35 for current senses; per- + use
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of peruse1

C15 (meaning: to use up): from per- (intensive) + use
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So next time you’re in the herb aisle, perusing the verdant options, bypass the usual suspects.

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For the “Survivor” host and executive producer, a perfect day includes playing tennis, perusing the vinyls at Freakbeat Records and finding small ways to connect with his family.

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He says he perused various theatre scripts and Second Best caught his eye.

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The 17-year-old from Manchester enjoys deciphering the messages behind plates - phrases like YOU 105T are popular - and peruses Facebook groups where different combinations are shared.

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He showered me with scarves and necklaces as we perused the trendy Melrose Avenue shops.

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