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peruse

verb
/pəˈruːz/

Meaning

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Example Sentences

She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.

Synonyms

read, examine, study, inspect, browse

Antonyms

ignore, neglect

Collocations

peruse a book, peruse the document, peruse the contract, peruse the menu

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