TAKE STOCK

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

Example:

he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror

Synonyms:

scrutinise; scrutinize; size up; take stock

Classified under:

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling

Hypernyms (to "take stock" is one way to...):

examine; see (observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

Meaning:

Make or include in an itemized record or report

Example:

Inventory all books before the end of the year

Synonyms:

inventory; stock-take; take stock

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "take stock" is one way to...):

list (include in a list)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something