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Meaning of the word ascertain in English

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ascertain

US /ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn/

UK /ˌæs.əˈteɪn/

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Verb

find something out for certain; make sure of

Example:

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I need to ascertain the truth before I make a decision.

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The police are trying to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Synonym:

discover find out learn determine establish

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