B1 — Intermediateverb
esaminare
to examine / to inspect
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
analizzareispezionarestudiarevalutare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignoraretrascuraretralasciaresorvolare
Usage note
'Esaminare' is formal and implies careful inspection. 'Analizzare' emphasizes breaking something down. 'Ispezionare' suggests an official or physical check.
Example
"Il medico ha esaminato il paziente con attenzione."
"The doctor examined the patient carefully."
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