verb
- read or examined carefully and thoroughly
- read in a casual or leisurely manner
Usage: past tense of peruse
Usage: past tense of peruse; informal usage
Examples
- She perused the contract before signing it.
- He perused the newspaper over breakfast.
- The lawyer perused the documents for hours.
- I perused the menu while waiting for my friend.
- The editor perused the manuscript carefully.
- She perused the job listings online.
- The student perused his notes before the exam.