Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To glance or look at something or someone with difficulty or concentration, often due to distance or obscured view.
Peer
/pɪə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Guano peered at him suspiciously.
Spike is at the top of the stairs, peering out.
All the others peered through his glass and confirmed him.
Etymology:
From Middle English *pere(n)*, derived from Old French *pirer*, of uncertain origin, possibly from Vulgar Latin *perīre*. The word entered English usage in the late 15th century.
Usage Statistics:
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