verb · Hard SAT word

Ascertain

find out with certainty

Ascertain in a sentence

The inspector will ascertain whether the building meets safety codes.

Synonyms for ascertain

determine
verify
confirm

Antonyms for ascertain

doubt
question
guess

Practice ascertain on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like ascertain appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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