peruse
verb · noun
Simple meaning
Examine or consider with attention and in detail.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
peroozSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
pɚˈuz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Examine or consider with attention and in detail
“Please peruse this report at your leisure.”
transitive
To examine or consider with care.
transitive
To read completely.
transitiveinformal
To look over casually; to skim.
noun
An examination or perusal; an instance of perusing.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: Examine or consider with attention and in detail
Used this way, peruse is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Please peruse this report at your leisure.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Please peruse this report at your leisure.”verb
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