CEFR A2

peer

verb

Meaning

To look carefully at someone or something, especially when they are difficult to see or understand.

Examples

She peered through the keyhole to see who was outside.
He peered at the small print on the contract.

Synonyms: look, watch, examine, scrutinize

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peer (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /pɪər/

Definition

To look carefully at someone or something, especially when they are difficult to see or understand.

Examples

She peered through the keyhole to see who was outside.
He peered at the small print on the contract.
The detective peered at the evidence, trying to find a clue.

How to Use peer

peer into (prepositional phrase): To look closely into something, especially a dark or confined space. — "The cat peered into the hole in the wall."
peer at (prepositional phrase): To look closely at something or someone. — "He peered at the strange symbol on the ancient artifact."

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