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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    examined investigated questioned analyzed scrutinized inspected inquired explored researched studied searched tested checked verified validated interrogated grilled cross-examined interviewed surveyed polled prodded poked dug delved unearthed uncovered revealed exposed unearth mined quarried extracted tapped sounded felt sensed perceived detected spotted noticed observed viewed watched monitored tracked followed trailed pursued chased hunted hounded dogged plagued beset harassed tormented troubled plagued worried vexed bothered perturbed disquieted unsettled concerned alarmed alerted informed apprised notified warned cautioned advised counseled guided directed led managed controlled regulated governed administered supervised overseen presided headed chaired commanded ordered instructed taught educated trained schooled disciplined drilled rehearsed practiced perfected honed refined polished finished completed concluded finalized terminated ended finished done through investigated inspected inquired explored researched analyzed examined questioned tested checked verified validated interrogated grilled cross-examined interviewed surveyed polled prodded poked dug delved unearthed uncovered revealed exposed

    Meaning of Probed

    The primary meaning of the word "Probed" is to investigate or examine something closely.

    Definitions

    • To investigate or examine something closely, especially in order to gain a deeper understanding or to find out the truth about it
    • * To ask someone questions in order to get information or to find out what they think or feel
    • * To insert a medical instrument, such as a catheter or an endoscope, into a part of the body in order to examine or treat it

    Etymology of Probed

    The word "Probed" originated from the Old French word "prober", which is derived from the Latin word "probare", meaning "to test" or "to prove"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to test" or "to try", and later with the meaning of "to investigate" or "to examine"

    Example Uses

    • The scientist probed the sample to understand its properties
    • * The detective probed the witness to get more information
    • * The doctor probed the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities
    • * The journalist probed the government's claims to uncover the truth
    • * The team probed the market to understand consumer behavior

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignored neglected overlooked disregarded dismissed rejected refused denied avoided evaded shunned spurned snubbed rebuffed repelled repulsed abstained refrained desisted ceased stopped halted terminated ended finished abandoned relinquished surrendered yielded capitulated acquiesced conceded compromised appeased placated soothed calmed assuaged alleviated mitigated obscured concealed hidden veiled shrouded masked disguised camouflaged covered screened blocked barred hindered obstructed impeded prevented forbidden prohibited banned excluded expelled ejected deported repatriated