GROPES Meaning and
Definition
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Gropes is the plural form of the verb "grope". To grope means to reach out or feel about with the hands, typically in a clumsy or uncertain manner, in order to find or discover something. This action is often associated with a lack of visibility, either due to darkness, dim lighting, or obstacles obstructing the view.
When someone gropes, they physically explore their surroundings, objects, or surfaces by touch, using their hands or fingers in a cautious or probing manner. Groping can also refer to the act of searching for something with uncertainty, hesitation, or without a clear direction.
The term "gropes" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is trying to find their way or understand something without clear guidance, often involving trial and error. In this context, it may imply a sense of uncertainty, confusion, or the need for hands-on exploration.
Although the term can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying invasive or inappropriate physical contact without consent, the definition provided here focuses on the general meaning of exploring or searching through touch, rather than the negative connotations associated with non-consensual actions.
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Etymology of GROPES
The word "gropes" derives from Middle English "groupen", which means "to feel or handle". It can be traced back to Old English "grāpian" or "grāp", which had similar meanings of "to grasp, seize, or lay hold of". The word has Germanic origins and is related to Old High German "grāfan" and Old Norse "grep". Over time, the term "gropes" has evolved to refer specifically to touching or feeling something with one's hands in a groping or fumbling manner, often implying a lack of visibility or certainty.
Similar spelling words for GROPES
- greaves,
- gripsack,
- groups,
- graphics,
- groves,
- gropius,
- grope,
- grieves,
- Groped,
- Grips,
- ropes,
- grapeshot,
- graves,
- crops.
Conjugate verb Gropes
CONDITIONAL
I
would grope
we
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you
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he/she/it
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FUTURE
I
will grope
we
will grope
you
will grope
he/she/it
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will grope
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have groped
we
will have groped
you
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he/she/it
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PAST
I
groped
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groped
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groped
he/she/it
groped
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groped
PAST PERFECT
I
had groped
we
had groped
you
had groped
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had groped
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had groped
PRESENT
I
grope
we
grope
you
grope
he/she/it
gropes
they
grope
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have groped
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have groped
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I
am groping
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was groping
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I
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