ascertain

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/ˌæsəˈteɪn/ English

Definitions

verb

To find out definitely; to discover or establish.“As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed.”
To make (someone) certain or confident about something; to inform.
To establish, to prove.
To ensure or effect.

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Synonyms

determine discover establish find out learn work out see to it see evidence ensure demonstrate assure tell control find insure watch check

Associated

magma whereabouts whether intentions facts exact validity extent fate effectiveness truth precise

Rhymes

disdain sustain inane mundane strain attain profane plain bane retain

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