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English verb: perambulate

1. perambulate (perception) make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)


SamplesSelectmen are required by law to perambulate the bounds every five years.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)inspect

2. perambulate (motion) walk with no particular goal


SamplesWe were walking around in the garden.
After breakfast, she walked about in the park.


ExamplesSam and Sue perambulate


Synonymswalk about, walk around


Pattern of useSomebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)walk









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