check on

VERB

corroborate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authenticate confirm justify substantiate validate verify

STRONG

approve certify document endorse establish okay prove ratify strengthen support sustain

WEAK

bear out check out check up declare true double-check give nod rubber-stamp

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disprove invalidate veto

STRONG

contradict deny disagree disapprove discredit oppose refuse reject

WEAK

disallow disclaim refute

Example Sentences

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It also provides a useful check on discipline, ensuring that lessons from both successes and missteps are carried forward.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Among your social circle, establish what West calls “an informal understanding” that you will check on each other if one of you needs long-term care.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

That evening he travels to Lurgan, apparently to check on Natalie who no-one has heard from for almost 24 hours.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“Please do not take this lightly—stay off the roads, avoid floodwaters, and check on your neighbors,” he said in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“I need to check on Boo,” I announce.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

check on

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