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Synonyms for examine
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : ig-zam-in |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzæm ɪn |
Top 10 synonyms for examine Other synonyms for the word examine
- appraise
- assay
- canvass
- case
- catechize
- chew over
- cross-examine
- dig into
- experiment
- eye
- finger
- frisk
- give the third
- give the third degree
- go into
- go over
- go through
- grill
- gun
- inquire
- interrogate
- judge
- look over
- look see
- parse
- pat down
- peruse
- pick at
- ponder
- pore over
- probe
- prospect
- prove
- pump
- put through the wringer
- query
- quiz
- read
- reconnoiter
- research
- review
- scan
- scope
- screen
- scrutinate
- scrutinize
- search into
- sift
- size up
- study
- survey
- sweep
- take stock of
- try
- try out
- turn over
- vet
- view
- weigh
- winnow
Définition of examine
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French examiner "interrogate, question, torture," from Latin examinare "to test or try; weigh, consider, ponder," from examen "a means of weighing or testing," probably ultimately from exigere "weigh accurately" (see exact). Related: Examined; examining.
- verb analyze, test
- verb ask questions pointedly
- We left the track to examine a gully to the north, but could not find any water.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- There only remains to examine the opinions of those who differ from me.
- Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
- But let us return to the opinion of Maimonides, and examine it more closely.
- Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part II] » by Benedict of Spinoza
- Then examine the meat to see how much of the liquid has evaporated.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- Then Linda began to examine books more carefully than before.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- You'll come down low then, so as you can examine the villages as you spin along.
- Extract from : « Tom Sawyer Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
- He drew near to examine her; then placed his hand on her heart.
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
- Having resolved to sift and examine the entire heap, I at once set about my task.
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
- But let us adjourn to my study, and examine these new stories.
- Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- These ships sent their boats up to the prison-ships to examine them for men.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
Antonyms for examine
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