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/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.
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'leaf', from Old English 'leafe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
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Slang Meanings
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.