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Definition of “perambulate

perambulate (pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪtPronunciation for perambulate

Definitions

verb

  1. to walk about (a place)
  2. (tr) to walk round in order to inspect

Alternative Forms

perˌambuˈlation noun perambulatory (pəˈræmbjʊlətərɪPronunciation for perambulatory;-trɪ)  adjective

Word Origin

C16: from Latin perambulāre  to traverse, from per  through + ambulāre to walk

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