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English / phrasal verb

Pore over

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to examine, study, or read something with deep focus and meticulous attention to detail

In context

01

The researchers spent hours poring over dusty manuscripts in the university basement.

02

She pores over every legal document before signing any commercial contract.

Synonyms

Scrutinize,examine closely,study intently

Antonyms

Glance at,skim over,read carelessly

Collocations

Pore over documents,pore over maps,pore over manuscripts

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗