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examine

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of examine

1 to put a series of questions to
  • the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
Synonyms of examine

catechize, grill, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz, sweat [slang]
Words Related to examine

debrief

cross-examine, cross-question

annoy, harass, hound, pester

canvass (also canvas), poll
Phrases Synonymous with examine

give the third degree to, pick the brains of
2 to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
  • the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
Synonyms of examine

audit, check (out), con, inspect, overlook, oversee, review, scan, scrutinize, survey, view
Words Related to examine

notice, observe, watch

comb, peruse, pore (over)

analyze, dissect, parse

delve (into), explore, investigate, plumb, probe, research, study

categorize, classify

pick over

reinspect, rereview, resurvey
Phrases Synonymous with examine

go over
Near Antonyms of examine

skim

glance (at or over)

miss, overlook
3 to search through or into
  • a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
Synonyms of examine

delve (into), dig (into), explore, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research
Words Related to examine

inspect, sift, study, view

browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through)

reinvestigate
Phrases Synonymous with examine

check into, check up on

Synonym Discussion of examine

scrutinize, scan, inspect, examine mean to look at or over. scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail.
    • scrutinized the hospital bill
scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.
    • scanned the wine list
inspect implies scrutinizing for errors or defects.
    • inspected my credentials
examine suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing.
    • examined the specimens

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