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probe

[prohb]

probe Definition

  • 1to explore or examine something thoroughly
  • 2a thorough investigation into a matter

Using probe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "probe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The detective probed the crime scene for clues.

  • Example

    The doctor probed the wound to see how deep it was.

  • Example

    The journalist probed the politician about their stance on the issue.

  • Example

    The committee launched a probe into the company's financial practices.

probe Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using probe

  • probe someone's mind

    to try to find out what someone is thinking or feeling

    Example

    The therapist probed her patient's mind to understand the root of their anxiety.

  • to ask questions in order to get information

    Example

    The journalist probed for information about the company's financial practices.

  • probe one's conscience

    to examine one's own thoughts and feelings, especially in relation to moral or ethical issues

    Example

    He probed his conscience before making the decision to blow the whistle on the company's illegal activities.

Phrases with probe

  • to investigate something thoroughly

    Example

    The government launched a probe into the company's business practices.

  • an extensive investigation into a matter

    Example

    The committee conducted a deep probe into the allegations of corruption.

  • an unmanned spacecraft designed to explore the solar system and transmit data back to Earth

    Example

    NASA's Voyager 1 is the farthest space probe from Earth.

Origins of probe

from Middle English 'proben', meaning 'to test'

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Summary: probe in Brief

The verb 'probe' [prohb] means to explore or examine something thoroughly, often used in the context of investigations or examinations. Examples include 'The detective probed the crime scene for clues.' and 'The committee launched a probe into the company's financial practices.' 'Probe' extends into phrases like 'probe into,' and idioms like 'probe someone's mind,' denoting attempts to find out what someone is thinking or feeling.

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