Definitions

pore

[pawr, pohr] / pɔr, poʊr /

NOUN

small aperture in skin

Synonyms

STRONG

foramen opening orifice outlet stoma vesicle

WEAK

sweat gland

VERB

go over carefully

Synonyms

STRONG

brood contemplate examine muse peruse ponder read regard scan scrutinize study

WEAK

dwell on look over

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard forget ignore look away neglect

WEAK

flip through scan

Example Sentences

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When the SpaceX IPO arrives, investors will pore over estimates for its more tangible businesses, such as launch services and Starlink’s space-based broadband product, which has more than 9 million customers External link.

From Barron's

These microscopic pores act like adjustable valves, letting carbon dioxide enter the leaf for photosynthesis while allowing water vapor to escape into the air.

From Science Daily

Fed officials most certainly will pore over this week’s data points before their next rate-setting meeting at the end of January.

From Barron's

USC, which received 83,500 applications in the last undergraduate admissions cycle, has dozens of full-time readers who work tens of thousands of hours to pore over grades, essays and other application elements.

From Los Angeles Times

The minutes from the meeting are due to be released on Tuesday and traders will be poring over their contents for any indication about its plans for 2026.

From Barron's