inspect
Translation
to examine, to check, to scrutinize
Examples
Customs officers may inspect your baggage.
Customs officers may inspect your baggage.
She inspected the clothes for any damage.
She inspected the clothes for any damage.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to examine (sth.) carefully Customs officers may inspect your baggage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, check, scrutinize, survey; Antonyms: ignore, overlook
Etymology
From Latin 'inspectare', meaning 'to look into', from 'in-' (into) + 'spectare' (to look at).
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'inspector' with a magnifying glass, looking 'in'side something to check the details.