gropes

[US]/ɡrəʊps/
[UK]/ɡroʊps/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to feel or search with the hands in a clumsy or uncertain way; to search for something in a vague or uncertain manner

Phrases & Collocations

gropes in darkness

gropes for answers

gropes for meaning

gropes through fog

gropes for help

gropes in vain

gropes for support

gropes for clarity

gropes through shadows

gropes for direction

Example Sentences

he gropes for the light switch in the dark.

she gropes through her memories to find the answer.

the child gropes around the room looking for his toy.

he gropes through the crowd to find his friend.

she gropes for words to express her feelings.

the blind man gropes along the wall for guidance.

he gropes in his pocket for loose change.

she gropes for her glasses on the bedside table.

the detective gropes for clues at the crime scene.

he gropes for a solution to the complex problem.

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