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ascertain
[/ˌæsərˈteɪn/]
verb
averiguar
1.
to find out or determine something with certainty
We need to ascertain the facts before making a decision.
Precisamos averiguar os fatos antes de tomar uma decisão.
2.
to establish or discover the exact nature or identity of something
The investigator worked to ascertain the cause of the accident.
O investigador trabalhou para determinar a causa do acidente.
3.
to make sure or confirm
Can you ascertain whether the meeting is scheduled for tomorrow?
Você pode confirmar se a reunião está marcada para amanhã?
Synonyms
determine
establish
find out
discover
verify
confirm
Antonyms
guess
assume
ignore
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
averiguar
most common usage
General Brazilian
descobrir
alternative, more informal
Portugal
averiguar
standard usage, also 'apurar'
Portugal
apurar
common alternative meaning to investigate or clarify
Related Idioms & Phrases
ascertain the truth
ascertain one's whereabouts
ascertain the facts of the matter
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