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accertare

ascertain

verb ahch-chehr-TAH-reh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from 'a-' + 'certo' (certain)

Also means

verify

Usage Note

Accertare means to establish a fact for certain, common in official and police contexts (accertare la verità). Its reflexive accertarsi means to make sure of something for oneself, as accertarsi che la porta sia chiusa.

Examples

"La polizia deve accertare i fatti."

Natural Translation

The police must ascertain the facts.

Literal Translation

The police must ascertain the facts.

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