inspect
Translation
to inspect, to examine
Examples
The mechanic will inspect the car's brakes.
The mechanic will inspect the car's brakes.
The general inspected the troops.
The general inspected the troops.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to look at (sth.) closely to check for problems The mechanic will inspect the car's brakes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, check, scrutinize
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (into) + 'specere' (to look), meaning 'to look into'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'looking into' something carefully. The root 'spect' is also in 'spectacles' (glasses).