perused

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(pe-rused) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to read something carefully and thoroughly.

Example Sentence

When my sister was sick I perused several articles about the flu.

More Example Sentences

They perused the menu before ordering food.

Synonyms

examined; studied; inspected

Antonyms

ignored; overlooked; dismissed

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Rhymes

  • bruised
  • cruised
  • fused
  • mused
  • oozed
  • rused
  • used

  • abused
  • accused
  • amused
  • bemused
  • confused
  • defused
  • diffused
  • enthused
  • excused
  • infused
  • misused
  • perused
  • recused
  • refused
  • reused
  • suffused
  • transfused
  • unused

  • disabused
  • overused
  • underused
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