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peruse

/pəˈruːz/verb

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ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ना, बारीकी से पढ़ना

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verb
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    [T] ~ sth formal

    to read something, especially in a careful way

    ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ना, बारीकी से पढ़ना

    • Please peruse the agreement before signing it.
    • She perused the notice board for the exam dates.
    • He sat in the library to peruse old newspapers from 1947.
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    • The committee will peruse every application before choosing a candidate.
    • I perused the menu for a long time before ordering.

    Synonyms read study scrutinize

    Opposite skim glance at ignore

◇Word family
perusal noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

read study scrutinize examine pore over

Antonyms

skim glance at ignore scan

AaSpelling

pe·ruse

?Which word?

Do not confuse with pursue (to chase or follow).

इसे pursue (पीछा करना) से भ्रमित न करें।