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probe

/proʊb/
probe proʊb
English Definition
v. to investigate or explore something closely
中文释义
探查，探测
Significado en Español
sonda, investigar
한국어 뜻
탐사하다, 조사하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thăm dò, điều tra
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Example Sentence

Reporters probed into the company's finances.

记者们深入调查了这家公司的财务状况。

Synonyms
investigate explore examine
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “probe”:

  1. A investigate
  2. B dismiss
  3. C ignore
  4. D conceal
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A — investigate. “probe” means v. to investigate or explore something closely

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The scientists will carefully ______ the deep cave to learn what lives inside.

  1. A ignore
  2. B avoid
  3. C probe
  4. D hide
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C — probe. “probe” means v. to investigate or explore something closely

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Common questions about “probe”

What does “probe” mean?

probe — v. to investigate or explore something closely. In Chinese: 探查，探测.

How do you pronounce “probe”?

probe is pronounced /proʊb/. It breaks into 1 syllable: probe.

How do you use “probe” in a sentence?

Reporters probed into the company's finances. (记者们深入调查了这家公司的财务状况。)

What are synonyms for “probe”?

investigate, explore, examine — all close in meaning to probe (v. to investigate or explore something closely).

Is “probe” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. probe appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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