PORED (OVER) Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

pored (over)

verb

past tense of pore (over)

as in contemplated

to give serious and careful thought to the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision

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as in read

to go over and mentally take in the content of he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test

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Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.

Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
In practice, the Bureau of Land Management only approved Gemini after the bureau’s local staff contemplated rejecting the project.

Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024

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