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- pronunciation:
- por
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
pores, poring, pored |
| definition 1: |
to study or read with care and attention (usu. fol. by "over").
The students pored over their notes before the exam.- antonyms:
- browse
- similar words:
- peruse
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| definition 2: |
to gaze or stare intently.
His eyes pored over the painting, seeming to take in every brush stroke. |
| definition 3: |
to consider carefully; ponder.
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