peruse

[ puh-rooz ]
/ pəˈruz /
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verb (used with object), pe·rused, pe·rus·ing.

to read through with thoroughness or care: to peruse a report.
to scan or browse: The shoppers perused the magazines near the cash register while waiting to check out.
to read.
to survey or examine in detail.

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Origin of peruse

1470–80 in sense “use up, go through”; 1525–35 for current senses; per- + use

OTHER WORDS FROM peruse

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH peruse

peruse pursue

Words nearby peruse

peru current, perugia, perugino, peruke, perusal, peruse, perutz, peruvian, peruvian balsam, peruvian bark, peruvian mastic tree
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Words related to peruse

scan, browse, inspect, scrutinize, skim, analyze, read, study

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British Dictionary definitions for peruse

peruse
/ (pəˈruːz) /

verb (tr)

to read or examine with care; study
to browse or read through in a leisurely way

Derived forms of peruse

perusal, nounperuser, noun

Word Origin for peruse

C15 (meaning: to use up): from per- (intensive) + use
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