Ascertain

Synonyms of ascertain

• determine
• confirm
• discover

Antonyms of ascertain

• ignore
• misunderstand
• misinterpret

Collocations of ascertain

ascertain the facts

Frequency: 75 %

It is important to ascertain the facts before drawing any conclusions.

ascertain the truth

Frequency: 70 %

We need to ascertain the truth before making any decisions.

ascertain the cause

Frequency: 60 %

The investigation aims to ascertain the cause of the fire.

ascertain the meaning

Frequency: 50 %

It can be difficult to ascertain the meaning of a complex text.

ascertain the whereabouts

Frequency: 45 %

The police are trying to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing person.

Idiomatic Expressions for ascertain

• Phrase: ascertain the whereabouts
  Meaning: to determine or find out the location of someone or something
  Usage: We need to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing child as soon as possible.