Pore

Verb

Definition: To be absorbed in reading or studying (something) intently.

Synonyms: Study, Scrutinize, Examine

Antonyms: Skim, Glance, Overlook

Examples:

She pored over her textbooks all night in preparation for the exam.
He spent hours poring through research articles to gather information for his paper.

Mnemonics:

'Pore' as in deeply focusing on something like a magnifying glass pores over details.

Origin:

Middle English 'poren', from Old English 'porian', of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'porren' and German 'poiren'.

Historical Usage:

The word has been used since Old English times and its meaning has remained consistent.

Idiom:

"Pore over"

Explanation:

To examine, study, or read closely and attentively.

Misconception:

Using 'pore' to mean 'sweat' or 'exude moisture'.

Explanation:

This is a mistaken usage derived from confusing 'pore' with the homophonic word 'pour'.