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Groped

Verb / grəʊpt / Another word for groped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'groped' is to feel or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands.

Synonyms & similar words

fumble grope feel touch fumble explore probe search paw handle manipulate examine scrutinize investigate rummage delve ferret

Example sentences

  1. He groped for his glasses on the nightstand.
  2. She groped her way through the dark room.
  3. The blind man groped along the wall for support.
  4. The detective groped for clues to solve the mystery.
  5. I groped around in my bag to find my keys.

Quotes

  • 'In the dark, one can grope, but groping is not seeing.' - Helen Keller
  • 'I groped for a word to describe my feelings, but I found none.' - F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • 'Man, unlike any other thing organic or inorganic in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks up the stairs of his concepts, emerges ahead of his accomplishments.' - John Steinbeck

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