No exact match translations found for 'grope' in assamese.
Word 'grope' in Other Languages
- grope in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grope in Bengali বাংলা
- grope in Bodo बड़ो
- grope in Dogri डोगरी
- grope in English
- grope in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grope in Hindi हिन्दी
- grope in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grope in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grope in Konkani कोंकणी
- grope in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grope in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grope in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grope in Marathi मराठी
- grope in Nepali नेपाली
- grope in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grope in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grope in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grope in Santali
- grope in Sindhi سنڌي
- grope in Tamil தமிழ்
- grope in Telugu తెలుగు
- grope in Urdu اُردُو
Grope
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ɡroʊp/ (American English), /ɡrəʊp/ (British English)
Definitions
- To feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands.
- To touch someone inappropriately, especially in a sexual manner.
Usage Examples
- He had to grope in the dark to find the light switch.
- She groped for the right words to express her feelings.
Etymology
Derived from Old English grāpian, meaning "to seize, touch, or feel."
Synonyms
Feel, fumble, search, grasp
Antonyms
Find, grasp firmly, seize confidently
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | tantear | /tanˈte.aɾ/ |
| French | tâtonner | /ta.tɔ.ne/ |
| German | tasten | /ˈtastn̩/ |
| Italian | brancolare | /bran.koˈla.re/ |
| Portuguese | apalpar | /aˈpaw.paɾ/ |
Indian Language Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | टटोलना | /ʈəʈoːlnaː/ |
| Bengali | খুঁজে দেখা | /kʰudʒe de.kʰa/ |
| Tamil | தட்டித் தேடுதல் | /taṭṭit tēṭutal/ |
| Telugu | తడుముకోవడం | /taḍumukōvaḍaṁ/ |
| Marathi | चाचपणी करणे | /cācapaṇī karaṇe/ |
| Gujarati | અંધારામાં શોધવું | /aṁdhārāmāṁ śodhavuṁ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ɡroʊp/
- British English: /ɡrəʊp/
Historical Usage
Originally used to describe searching with hands in the dark, its meaning evolved to include figurative uses in speech and literature.
Cultural Nuances
The term is neutral in some contexts but can carry negative connotations when referring to inappropriate physical contact.
More Information
Frequently used in literature to describe moments of uncertainty or blindness. In modern usage, it is important to consider context to avoid misunderstandings.