All probe synonyms
probe
P p verb probe
- check over β a thorough examination or investigation.
- gunning β a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
- cast about β to make a mental or visual search
- look into β to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- burn up β If something burns up or if fire burns it up, it is completely destroyed by fire or strong heat.
- analyze β to separate (a thing, idea, etc.) into its parts so as to find out their nature, proportion, function, interrelationship, etc.
- cognize β to perceive, become aware of, or know
- gun for β a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
- listen in β to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- enquire β (intransitive) To make an enquiry.
- hunt down β to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
- muckrake β to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics.
- accessed β the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- delve β If you delve into something, you try to discover new information about it.
- dig β to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
- eyeballed β Simple past tense and past participle of eyeball.
- make with β to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
- look over β the act of looking: a look of inquiry.
- diffused β Simple past tense and past participle of diffuse.
- ferret β a narrow tape or ribbon, as of silk or cotton, used for binding, trimming, etc.
- comb β A comb is a flat piece of plastic or metal with narrow pointed teeth along one side, which you use to tidy your hair.
- inquire β to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
- inspect β to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- check up β If you check up on something, you find out information about it.
- be on to β (Idiomatic) To figure out; to realize the truth.
- grill β a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
- dig up β to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
- get a load of β anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; freight; cargo: The truck carried a load of watermelons.
- concaved β curved like a segment of the interior of a circle or hollow sphere; hollow and curved. Compare convex (def 1).
- cheque β A cheque is a printed form on which you write an amount of money and who it is to be paid to. Your bank then pays the money to that person from your account.
- futz around β to pass time in idleness (usually followed by around).
- lay a finger on β to harm
- hit up β to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
noun probe
- analysis β Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
- interrogatory β conveying or expressing a question; interrogative.
- delving β to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate: to delve into the issue of prison reform.
- inquest β a legal or judicial inquiry, usually before a jury, especially an investigation made by a coroner into the cause of a death.
- enquiry β (British, Australian, NZ) A question.
- electrode β A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.
- finals β pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year.
- cross-examination β to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
- exam β A medical test of a specified kind.
- examination β A detailed inspection or investigation.
- inspection β the act of inspecting or viewing, especially carefully or critically: an inspection of all luggage on the plane.
- inquiry β a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
- experiment β Perform a scientific procedure, esp. in a laboratory, to determine something.
- going-over β a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going-over.
- biopsy β A biopsy is the removal and examination of fluids or tissue from a patient's body in order to discover why they are ill.
- exploration β The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.