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peered

[/pɪrd/]
verb
espiou, olhou atentamente
1. looked with difficulty or concentration, often with eyes narrowed
She peered through the fog trying to see the road ahead.
Ela espiou pela névoa tentando ver a estrada à frente.
2. looked curiously or furtively at something
He peered around the corner to see if anyone was coming.
Ele olhou atentamente ao redor da esquina para ver se alguém vinha.
3. looked briefly or quickly
She peered at her watch to check the time.
Ela olhou rapidamente para o relógio para verificar a hora.
Synonyms
lookedgazedstaredglancedglimpsedsquinted
Antonyms
ignoredoverlookeddisregarded

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espiou, olhou atentamente
most common usage
Portugal
espreitou, olhou
common alternative in Portugal
General
debruçou-se para ver
when implying leaning forward to look

Related Idioms & Phrases

peer into the darkness
peer over someone's shoulder
peer through a window
peer around
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