Peruse

Pronunciation: /pərˈuːz/

Peruse (verb)

  1. To read something with attention to detail.
  2. To look through something quickly without focusing on details.

Examples

  • She decided to peruse the contract before signing it.
  • He perused the report to understand the details.

Common collocations: peruse a document, peruse thoroughly, peruse the details, peruse a magazine, peruse casually

Synonyms of Peruse

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Peruse

  • when choosing not to examine or read
  • when missing details or not noticing