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The aristocratic or upper classes of society
“Labour peer Baroness Golding said in a statement that the two protesters were guests of hers.”
A group of people of similar age involved in a particular activity
“One child of thirteen years of age may be three or four inches taller than a peer of the same age.”
Plural for a person or thing that is the equal of another specified person or thing
“The nation longs to return to a position in which it is a peer of its rivals.”
Plural for an associate or fellow in a given group, organization or setting
“Sometimes, a mild criticism by a peer overwhelms this defense strategy, leading them to abruptly plummet into a state of severe depression and self-loathing.”
Plural for a male member of the monarchy, nobility or aristocracy
Plural for the act or fact of looking at something
Plural for a person who was a fellow attendee at one's school
Plural for a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman
Plural for member of the jury
To look or stare at someone or something, especially intently
“Later, with the test completed, the scientists peer at a strange-looking map and smile.”
To investigate or meddle in a matter, especially the private affairs of others
To investigate or snoop around in someone else's business
To stare in an angry or fierce way
To make a vigorous and thorough search
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