verb
- searched for something by feeling with the hands, especially in the dark or when unable to see clearly
- struggled to find or understand something
Usage: past tense of grope
Usage: figurative use; past tense of grope
Examples
- She groped for the light switch in the dark room.
- He groped around in his backpack for his keys.
- The blind man groped along the wall to find the door.
- I groped for the right words to express my feelings.
- She groped through her purse looking for her phone.
- He groped for an explanation that would make sense.