inspect

[in-spekt] / ɪnˈspɛkt /

VERB

examine, check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audit check out go through investigate observe oversee probe review scan scrutinize search supervise survey watch

STRONG

canvass case catechize clock eye inquire interrogate notice question scout study superintend vet view

WEAK

eagle-eye give the eagle eye give the once-over go over kick the tires look over scope

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

answer reply

WEAK

forget

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, the education watchdog said it would inspect the school following reports that Egan had been prevented from visiting.

From BBC

“The color is very good,” said Thurlow, 31, inspecting a flat peach from Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal

He smiles encouragingly, inspecting each of the drawings carefully.

From Literature

He moves among our group quietly, stopping every now and then to inspect hats, mittens, sweaters.

From Literature

A local trade union on Monday said it had not been allowed to inspect the facility.

From Barron's