Leafed

/liːft/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To turn the pages of a book or magazine quickly.

She leafed through the pages of the magazine, searching for her favorite article.

To have or acquire leaves, as in the growth of a plant.

The young tree has leafed out beautifully this spring.

adjective

Characterized by having leaves.

The leafed branches swayed gently in the breeze.

Derived from the noun 'leaf', from Old English 'leafe'.

leafing through

Casually looking through pages or documents.

leafy greens

Vegetables that have large edible leaves.

turning over a new leaf

Making a fresh start or changing one's behavior.

leaf

The flattened structure of a plant that is typically green and is involved in photosynthesis.

foliage

Plant leaves, collectively.

To become intoxicated by smoking marijuana.

After a long week, they decided to leaf out at the party.

To read something quickly or casually.

I just need to leaf this report before submitting it.