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perusing

Pronunciation: [pəˈruːzɪŋ]

Word

Context: "reading"

(verb) to read something carefully and in detail. It's like when you take your time looking through a book, making sure you understand everything.

Example

She is perusing the recipe book to find a special dish for dinner.

Example

He didn't bother perusing the document and missed some important information.

Example

Are you perusing the articles for your school project?

Context: "shopping"

(verb) to look through items carefully while shopping. Imagine browsing through clothes in a store, taking time to see what you like.

Example

They were perusing the store when they found a beautiful dress on sale.

Example

She rushed through the store and didn’t spend time perusing the items.

Example

Did you enjoy perusing the shops in the mall?

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