🔍ascertain

Meaning

To find out or make sure of something with certainty.

To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.

Example Sentences

The detective tried to ascertain the facts of the case.

The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Example Expressions

ascertain the truth

Synonyms

determine, discover, verify, confirm, establish

Entry 1

determine, discover, verify, confirm, establish

Entry 2

determine, verify, confirm

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, neglect, assume

Entry 1

ignore, overlook, neglect

Entry 2

assume, ignore, overlook

Collocations

ascertain the facts, ascertain the cause, ascertain whether, ascertain identity