ascertain — to find out for certain; make sure of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to find out for certain; make sure of
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
Example Sentences
- Before buying the house, we need to ascertain if there are any ghost residents.
- The scientist worked to ascertain the exact number of spots on a leopard.
- Police are still trying to ascertain what happened during the incident.
ascertain
VERB[/ˌæsərˈteɪn/]
to find out for certain; make sure of
The detective ascertains the exact time the painting disappeared from the gallery.
Ascertain the truth, maintain what you contain!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'acertainer' meaning 'to make certain,' derived from Latin 'certus' (certain, sure) combined with the prefix 'ad-' (to, toward).
Breakdown
a- (to, toward) + certain (sure, from Latin certus) + -ain (verb suffix) = ascertain
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📝Examples
“Before buying the house, we need to ascertain if there are any ghost residents.”
“The scientist worked to ascertain the exact number of spots on a leopard.”
“Police are still trying to ascertain what happened during the incident.”
“It's important to ascertain all the details before making a decision.”
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