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pore
1[pawr, pohr]
verb (used without object)
to read or study with steady attention or application.
a scholar poring over a rare old manuscript.
to gaze earnestly or steadily.
to pore over a painting.
to meditate or ponder intently (usually followed by over, on, orupon ).
He pored over the strange events of the preceding evening.
Synonyms: , , ,
pore
2[pawr, pohr]
noun
a minute opening or orifice, as in the skin or a leaf, for perspiration, absorption, etc.
a minute interstice, as in a rock.
pore
1/ ɔː /
verb
(foll by over) to make a close intent examination or study (of a book, map, etc)
he pored over the documents for several hours
to think deeply (about)
he pored on the question of their future
rareto look earnestly or intently (at); gaze fixedly (upon)
pore
2/ ɔː /
noun
anatomy zoology any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal
botany any small aperture, esp that of a stoma through which water vapour and gases pass
any other small hole, such as a space in a rock, soil, etc
pore
A tiny opening, as one in an animal's skin or on the surface of a plant leaf or stem, through which liquids or gases may pass.
A space in soil, rock, or loose sediment that is not occupied by mineral matter and allows the passage or absorption of fluids, such as water, petroleum, or air.
Other 51Թ Forms
- porelike adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pore1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pore1
Origin of pore2
Example Sentences
ProPublica pored through archived resumes, federal financial disclosures forms, online databases and other documents.
And as the detail is pored over, elements that were not put up in lights by the chancellor become clearer.
Citizens had to pore over at least six separate, color-coded ballots listing more than 3,000 candidates, mostly unknown to the public.
The legislation passed its first stage in the House of Commons last November – but since then the details have been pored over and dozens of amendments added by both sides.
The bill passed the first stage of the Commons last November – but since then the details have been pored over and dozens of amendments added by both sides.
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