verb
peruse
Look through something casually.
We perused the gift-shop shelves while waiting for the rain to stop.
Etymology
Peruse historically concerns going through or examining something. The casual-reading use weakens the intensity of that examination, describing a less thorough look through the material.
More examples
- She casually perused a magazine in the waiting room.
- He perused the menu without deciding what to order.
- They perused the display before continuing their walk.
Forms
peruse · peruses · perused · perusing