pore over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To examine something (especially written material) carefully and attentively.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
While the pictures of what precisely unfolded after Cissé looked to tread on Evans are not entirely conclusive, the Football Association will surely pore over them on Thursday before quite possibly using video evidence to impose lengthy retrospective bans stemming from an incident unseen by Anthony
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pore over” mean?
To examine something (especially written material) carefully and attentively.
Is “pore over” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.