peruse
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Verb — To read something carefully and thoroughly.
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How to use peruse
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Etymology
Origin debated — likely from Anglo-Norman peruser ("to use up") or Medieval Latin perusitare ("wear out"), later narrowing to mean "examine closely."
Full origin of peruse →Frequently asked questions
What does “peruse” mean?
The word “peruse” means to read something carefully and thoroughly. In plain terms, to read or look through something, though people disagree on whether it means "read carefully" or "skim casually" — both uses are common.
How do you pronounce “peruse”?
“Peruse” is pronounced puh-ROOZ (/pəˈɹuːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “peruse” in a sentence?
Here is “peruse” used in a sentence: “The lawyer perused the contract line by line before signing.”
What part of speech is “peruse”?
“Peruse” is a verb.
Where does the word “peruse” come from?
The word “peruse” comes from Medieval Latin. Origin debated — likely from Anglo-Norman peruser ("to use up") or Medieval Latin perusitare ("wear out"), later narrowing to mean "examine closely.".
How many meanings does “peruse” have?
“Peruse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to read something carefully and thoroughly.