Synonyms & related words for peruse

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of peruse — including browse, read, examine, scrutinize, inspect, check. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to peruse

Explore words related to peruse — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include peruser, perusal, preexamine, reread, scrutinization, scour, examinant, scrutator. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for peruse

Common synonyms for peruse include browse, read, examine, scrutinize, inspect, check, contemplate, scan — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does peruse come from?

The word peruse breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root us-, from Latin utor (“use”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.