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study (?), n.; pl. Studies (#). [OE. studie, L. studium, akin to studere to study; possibly akin to Gr. /
| study | (?), n.; pl. Studies (#). [OE. studie, L. studium, akin to studere to study; possibly akin to Gr. / haste, zeal, / to hasten; cf. OF. estudie, estude, F. tude. Cf. Etude, Student, Studio, Study, v. i.] 1.
A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
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-Hammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in study. Bp. Fell.
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-Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace. Sir W. Temple.
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Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
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-Just men they seemed, and all their study bent |
| study | (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Studied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Studying (?).] [OE. studien, OF. estudier, F. tudier. See Study, n.] 1.
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. Chaucer.
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-I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable. Swift.
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To apply the mind to books or learning. Shak.
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To endeavor diligently; to be zealous. 1 Thes. iv. 11.
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| study | , v. t. 1.
To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages.
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To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature.
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-Study thyself; what rank or what degree |
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