grope

Meanings

• Verb

  To touch or feel something, especially in order to explore or understand it, often clumsily or inappropriately.

  - "He groped in the dark for the light switch."
  - "She was upset when he tried to grope her at the party."

• Verb

  To search for something, typically with difficulty or uncertainty.

  - "The police are still groping for leads in the case."
  - "He spent hours groping for an answer to the question."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹəʊp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89032945"

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Synonyms

touch , fumble , glaum , root , caress , feel up , touch up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grope
hope , scope , mope , sope

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Variants

List of all variants of grope that leads to same result
grope , groped , groper , gropers , gropes , groping , grope her way , grope his way , grope one's way , grope their way

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to explore by touch'. Derived from the Old Norse word 'gropa', meaning 'to touch'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'grope' is often used in a negative context, but it originally had a neutral meaning.

2. The term 'groping in the dark' is a common idiom that refers to searching for something with difficulty or uncertainty.

3. In some contexts, 'grope' can also refer to a type of fishing method where a baited hook is dragged along the bottom of a body of water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exploration: Relates to the idea of discovering or learning about something new through touch or feeling.

2. Consent: Relates to the importance of obtaining permission before touching someone else, particularly in a sexual context.

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Culture

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In modern usage, 'grope' often has negative connotations, particularly in relation to unwanted or inappropriate touching. It has been used in literature and art to explore themes of consent, power, and boundaries.

How to Memorize "grope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine touching or feeling an object to understand its texture or shape.
   - Visualize the feeling of finding something you've been searching for.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grope' with the idea of exploration or discovery.
   - Remember that it can also have negative connotations related to inappropriate touching.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of touching or feeling something to remember the definition.
   - Use the phrase 'Groping for an answer' to remember the meaning of 'grope' as searching for something.

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