Hyphenation of examine

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word examine? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

ex-am-ine

Definitions of examine:

1.
Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare Analyze the evidence in a criminal trial Analyze your real motives
2.
Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
The customs agent examined the baggage I must see your passport before you can enter the country
3.
Question or examine thoroughly and closely
4.
Question closely
5.
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
This approach has been tried with good results Test this recipe

Synonyms of examine:

verb analyze, analyse, study, canvass, canvas
verb see
verb probe, investigate, look into
verb question, query
verb test, prove, try, try out, essay, judge

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