Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To look closely at something to check its condition or to find something specific.
Inspect
/ɪnˈspekt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He inspected her breasts clinically.
You will permit me to inspect that photograph, mademoiselle?'
The following afternoon, Shigematsu went to inspect the hatchery ponds.
Etymology:
"Inspect" originates from the Latin "inspectare," which means to observe or look at attentively, evolving into the Late Latin "inspectare" and later into Middle English.
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