ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›E›examine
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examine
to look at something closely
Synonyms
- inspect
- study
- scrutinize
Antonyms
- ignore
- overlook
examine in a sentence
The students examined the leaf through a magnifying glass.
The nurse examined Liam's scraped knee under a bright lamp.
Where it comes from
From Latin examinare 'to weigh or test'
Memory hook
An exam makes you examine details carefully.
Read it in context
- The Returning Shore Nature