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- [grohp]
- /groʊp/
- /ɡrəʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grohp]
- /groʊp/
Definitions of grope word
- verb without object grope to feel about with the hands; feel one's way: I had to grope around in the darkness before I found the light switch. 1
- verb without object grope to search blindly or uncertainly: He seemed to be groping for an answer to the question. 1
- verb with object grope to seek by or as if by groping: to grope one's way up the dark stairs. 1
- verb with object grope to touch or handle (someone) for sexual pleasure. 1
- noun grope an act or instance of groping. 1
- noun grope Slang. an act or instance of sexually fondling another person. 1
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Origin of grope
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English gropien, Old English grāpian, derivative of grāp grasp; akin to gripe, grasp
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Parts of speech for Grope
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grope popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grope usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grope
verb grope
- flounder — to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements (usually followed by about, along, on, through, etc.): He saw the child floundering about in the water.
- search — to go or look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost: They searched the woods for the missing child. I searched the desk for the letter.
- poke — to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, as a finger, elbow, stick, etc.: to poke someone in the ribs.
- handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- root — Elihu [el-uh-hyoo] /ˈɛl əˌhyu/ (Show IPA), 1845–1937, U.S. lawyer and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1912.
noun grope
- taction — touch; contact.
- palpation — to examine by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.
- molestation — to bother, interfere with, or annoy.
- sex crime — an illegal sexual act, activity, or behavior.
- tactility — of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
Antonyms for grope
verb grope
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
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