CEFR B2

peruse

verb

Meaning

To read through something in a thorough and careful way, often to understand or analyze it.

Examples

He spent the afternoon perusing the financial reports.
Please peruse the attached document and let me know your thoughts.

Synonyms: read, examine, study, scrutinize

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peruse (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /pəˈruːz/

Definition

To read through something in a thorough and careful way, often to understand or analyze it.

Examples

He spent the afternoon perusing the financial reports.
Please peruse the attached document and let me know your thoughts.
The detective meticulously perused the crime scene photos for any overlooked clues.

How to Use peruse

peruse [noun] (prepositional phrase): To read a specific item thoroughly. — "He perused the book for errors."

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