Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pries
verb
/praɪz/
Definition
To inquire too closely into someone’s private affairs.
Examples
- She pries into her friend’s personal life more than is appropriate.
- He always pries into my business, which I find annoying.
Meaning
To seek to know or reveal information that is private or secret, often in a way that is considered intrusive.
Synonyms
- inquire
- interrogate
- probe
- snoop
- investigate
