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peer closely
[/pɪr ˈkloʊzli/]
verb phrase
olhar atentamente
1.
to look intently or with difficulty at something, often narrowing one's eyes
She peered closely at the small print on the label.
Ela olhou atentamente para a letra miúda no rótulo.
2.
to scrutinize or examine something in detail
The detective peered closely at the evidence.
O detetive examinou minuciosamente as evidências.
Synonyms
gaze intently
stare closely
scrutinize
examine carefully
look hard
Antonyms
glance
overlook
ignore
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
olhar atentamente
most common usage
Brazil
examinar de perto
alternative phrasing
Portugal
olhar atentamente
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
observar com atenção
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a close look
peer into the distance
peer through the darkness
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