Pore Over

Pronunciation: /pɔːr ˈoʊvər/

Definitions of pore over

verb to examine or study carefully and in detail

Example Sentences

A1 I pore over my textbook to study for my English exam.

A2 She pores over the recipe book to find the perfect dish to cook for dinner.

B1 The detective spent hours poring over the evidence to solve the case.

B2 Scientists pore over data from the experiment to draw conclusions.

C1 Historians pore over ancient manuscripts to uncover new insights into the past.

C2 Researchers pore over academic journals to stay up-to-date on the latest findings in their field.

Examples of pore over in a Sentence

formal The researchers will pore over the data to find any patterns or trends.

informal I like to pore over magazines at the doctor's office to pass the time.

slang We spent all night poring over the new video game, trying to beat the final level.

figurative She would pore over his words, trying to decipher the hidden meaning behind them.

Grammatical Forms of pore over

• past tense: pored over
• plural: pore over
• comparative: more pored over
• superlative: most pored over
• present tense: pore over
• future tense: will pore over
• perfect tense: have pored over
• continuous tense: is poring over
• singular: pores over
• positive degree: pore over
• infinitive: to pore over
• gerund: poring over
• participle: pored over

Origin and Evolution of pore over

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'pore over' originated from the Middle English word 'poren', which means to study or examine closely.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'pore over' has evolved to mean to read or study carefully and attentively, emphasizing the idea of deep concentration and focus.