Peruse

Word PERUSE
Character 6
Hyphenation pe ruse
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Peruse"

What do we mean by peruse?

To read or examine, typically with great care. transitive verb

To go through searchingly or carefully; run over with careful scrutiny; examine throughout or in detail; inspect; survey; scan; scrutinize.

To read through carefully or with attention.

To observe; to examine with care. transitive verb

To read through; to read carefully. transitive verb

An examination or perusal; an instance of perusing. noun

To examine or consider with care. verb

To read completely. verb

To look over casually; to skim. verb

To go from place to place; to wander. verb

Examine or consider with attention and in detail verb

An examination or perusal; an instance of perusing.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Peruse

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The word "peruse" in example sentences

Navy Captain John Murphy, the lead prosecutor, told the court it was standard practice for the guards to "peruse" written material after a detainee spoke with his attorneys "for force protection." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Live pictures, again, you see the airboat right there as they kind of peruse these neighborhoods that are now been flooded with these rivers of water looking for folks to rescue. ❋ Unknown (2008)

However, "peruse" actually has the opposite meaning. ❋ Fr Timothy Matkin (2005)

[Footnote A: It was Miss Wooler who taught Charlotte to "peruse".] ❋ May Sinclair (1904)

I, for one, always thought "peruse" was a rough synonym for ❋ Unknown (2010)

If you would like to "peruse" another article, perhaps you might be interested in my previous article. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On the 22nd June the Chamberlain was instructed to prepare with all convenient speed four dozen good _splentes_ and as many good _sallettes_ or _sculles_ for the city’s use, and to cause a bowyer to "peruse" the city’s bows and to put them in such good order that they might be serviceable when required. ( ❋ Unknown (N/A)

To read more from Kristen Houghton, peruse her articles at Kristen Houghton.com and visit her Keys to Happiness blog. ❋ Kristen Houghton (2011)

You love to peruse their status updates online, but just as a diet of only candy leaves you craving a real meal, those updates are meant to tide you over between interactions. ❋ Jodi R. R. Smith (2011)

Those celebs who had not yet decided on their final gowns could peruse fashion designer Shekhar Rahate's haute couture Oscar collection, baubles from Amyn of Jewelry on 7th and purses from Timmy Woods handbags. ❋ Zorianna Kit (2011)

I think I'll have to peruse the Kick Starter website ... jason b also, im kinda thinking this is THE definition of independant filmaking. like maybe what Sundance/the Spirit awards/project greenlight/etc USE to be about. sadly those days are long gone, but i'd like to think that there was a time when this is the energy & love for the craft that they use to support. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's a good resource for keeping up with the current state of the British shotgun market, and despite the fact I can't afford a British shooting jacket, much less a shotgun, I try to peruse the site on a semi-regular basis just for the escapism factor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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