lire

/liːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of currency in France, equivalent to 100 centimes.

“The price of the painting was 5000 francs, or 50 lires.”

2. verb

To read or look at something, especially in a casual or superficial way.

“She spent the afternoon browsing through the magazine, not really liring the articles.”

Synonyms

  • browse
  • peruse

Antonyms

  • immerse
  • study