sleuth (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /sluːθ/

Definition

To investigate or search for clues in a determined and persistent way, especially to uncover secrets or solve mysteries.

Examples

• She spent hours sleuthing through old documents to find the missing information.

• The journalist was determined to sleuth out the truth behind the scandal.

• Can you sleuth out where he hid the present?

How to Use sleuth

sleuth out (phrasal verb)

To discover or find something by investigating. — "She sleuthed out the recipe from an old magazine."

sleuth for (prepositional phrase)

To search for something, especially clues or information. — "The police continue to sleuth for the missing child."

Synonyms of sleuth

Words with a similar meaning to sleuth:

• investigate
• inquire
• probe
• ferret out

Antonyms of sleuth

Words with the opposite meaning to sleuth:

• ignore
• conceal

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