Examine

Synonyms of examine

• inspect
• investigate
• scrutinize

Antonyms of examine

• neglect
• ignore
• overlook

Collocations of examine

carefully examine

Frequency: 70 %

The detective carefully examined the crime scene for clues.

thoroughly examine

Frequency: 60 %

The doctor thoroughly examined the patient before making a diagnosis.

closely examine

Frequency: 50 %

The teacher closely examined the students' work to check for errors.

critically examine

Frequency: 45 %

The scientist critically examined the data to ensure its accuracy.

systematically examine

Frequency: 40 %

The auditor systematically examined the company's financial records.

Idiomatic Expressions for examine

• Phrase: examine one's conscience
  Meaning: to reflect on one's actions or behavior, especially in a moral or ethical context
  Usage: Before making a decision, it is important to examine your conscience and consider the consequences.