Synonyms for

Examines

Verb / ɪˈgzæmʌnz / Another word for examines — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To inspect or scrutinize carefully or in detail.

Synonyms & similar words

essay analyse see prove try examine study test canvass probe canvas analyze tryout inspects investigates checks scrutinizes reviews analyzes studies probes evaluates surveys scans searches peruses deliberates

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigates scrutinizes analyzes assesses

Informal

checks out looks over goes over takes a look at

Literary

peruses probes delves into

Antonyms

ignores neglects overlooks disregards shuns avoids

Common collocations

  • examines the evidence
  • examines the data
  • examines the results
  • examines the patient
  • examines the document
  • examines the situation
  • examines the causes

Word family

noun examination
verb examine
adjective examinational
adverb examinatively

Usage note

This word implies a close and careful inspection. Avoid using it for a casual glance.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor examines the patient to determine the cause of their illness.
  2. My teacher examines my homework to make sure I did it correctly.
  3. The scientist examines the data to draw conclusions about the experiment.
  4. The appraiser examines the antique to determine its value.
  5. The mechanic examines the car to find out what is causing the problem.

Quotes

  • To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. - Chinese Proverb
  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations. - Oliver Goldsmith

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