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#1 check v. [check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into] examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine". wn
#2 check n. [bank check, cheque] a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check". wn
#3 check v. make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class". wn
#4 check v. [see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product". wn
#5 check v. [control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger". wn
#2 check n. [bank check, cheque] a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check". wn
#3 check v. make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class". wn
#4 check v. [see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product". wn
#5 check v. [control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger". wn
