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peruse
to read or examine something carefully
Synonyms
- examine
- scrutinize
- study
Antonyms
- skim
- overlook
- ignore
peruse in a sentence
The lawyer paused to peruse the final page of the contract.
Jon perused the report, pausing to check each figure against the original data.
Where it comes from
From Anglo-French peruser, meaning 'to examine thoroughly.'
Memory hook
PER-USE: before you use the instructions, peruse them carefully.
Read it in context
- Against the Metal Arts