ascertain

Meaning

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

To find out or make sure of something with certainty.

Example Sentences

The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.

The detective tried to ascertain the facts of the case.

Example Expressions

ascertain the truth

Synonyms

determine, verify, confirm, discover, establish

Entry 1

determine, verify, confirm

Entry 2

determine, discover, verify, confirm, establish

Antonyms

assume, ignore, overlook, neglect

Entry 1

assume, ignore, overlook

Entry 2

ignore, overlook, neglect

Collocations

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