Bone up
Bone up verb - To use the mind to acquire knowledge.
Usage example: I suggest you bone up a bit on torts before the next attempt at the bar exam
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Research
Research verb - To search through or into.
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Bone up and research are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bone up" instead a verb "Research".
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Both terms in one sentence
- Doing Research: When Hannibal learns Toyoda is more involved in the Gem mystery than the heroes think, he goes to the archives to bone up on the lore.
Source: Webcomic / Draw Your Own Story
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