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peer
to look closely or with difficulty
Synonyms
- squint
- scrutinize
- inspect
Antonyms
- ignore
- overlook
peer in a sentence
We peered through the fog to find the trail marker.
Ava peered at the tiny print on the faded map.
Where it comes from
From Middle English piren 'to look closely'
Memory hook
Peer near to see something clearly.
Read it in context
- The Missing Crown Arts