First Known Use: 13th century
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1pore
verb \ˈpȯr\
poredpor·ing
Definition of PORE
intransitive verb
1
: to gaze intently
2
: to read or study attentively —usually used with over
3
: to reflect or meditate steadily
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Origin of PORE
Middle English pouren
2pore
noun
: a very small opening on the surface of your skin that liquid comes out through when you sweat
: a small opening on the surface of a plant, a rock, etc.
Full Definition of PORE
1
: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant; especially : one by which matter passes through a membrane
2
: a small interstice (as in soil) admitting absorption or passage of liquid
— pored adjective
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Origin of PORE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin porus, from Greek poros passage, pore — more at fare
First Known Use: 14th century
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PORE Defined for Kids
1pore
verb \ˈpȯr\
poredpor·ing
Definition of PORE for Kids
: to read with great attention : study <I pored over my book.>
2pore
noun
Definition of PORE for Kids
: a tiny opening (as in the skin)
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pore
noun \ˈpō(ə)r, ˈpȯ(ə)r\
Medical Definition of PORE
: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant; especially : one by which matter passes through a membrane
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