Peruse

Pronunciation: /pəˈruz/

Definitions of peruse

verb to read or examine carefully or thoroughly

Example Sentences

A1 I like to peruse the menu before deciding what to order.

A2 She perused the bookshelves for a new novel to read.

B1 Students are encouraged to peruse the library for research materials.

B2 Before signing the contract, it is important to peruse the terms and conditions carefully.

C1 The lawyer perused the documents in detail before presenting the case in court.

C2 Historians often peruse ancient texts to gain insight into past civilizations.

Examples of peruse in a Sentence

formal She took her time to peruse the contract before signing it.

informal I'll just quickly peruse this menu and then we can order.

slang I perused the article and it was so boring.

figurative He perused her face, trying to read her emotions.

Grammatical Forms of peruse

• past tense: perused
• plural: peruses
• comparative: more perused
• superlative: most perused
• present tense: peruse
• future tense: will peruse
• perfect tense: have perused
• continuous tense: is perusing
• singular: peruser
• positive degree: peruse
• infinitive: to peruse
• gerund: perusing
• participle: perused

Origin and Evolution of peruse

First Known Use: 1470 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'peruse' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'peruser' meaning 'to examine or inspect'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'peruse' has shifted from 'to examine closely' to 'to read or study carefully'.