Term
ascertain
The complete answer to that question is difficult to ascertain. |
|
Definition
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance;determine: to ascertain the facts.
verb
[as-er-teyn]
|
|
|
Term
corroborate
He corroborated my accountof the accident. |
|
Definition
to make more certain; confirm
kuh-rob-uh-reyt;
verb |
|
|
Term
portend
The combination does not portend huge numbers. |
|
Definition
to indicate in advance; to foreshadow
[pawr-tend, pohr-]
verb |
|
|
Term
deters
The large dog deterred trespassers. |
|
Definition
to prevent; check; arrest
[dih-tur]
verb |
|
|
Term
refer
He referredme to books on astrology. |
|
Definition
to direct for information or anything required
[ri-fur]
verb |
|
|
