to observe or inspect carefully or critically
to interrogate
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
to check the health or condition of something or someone
To question and listen attentively in order to discover a person's opinion, intent, or preference, especially by using indirect conversational remarks.
To pronounce a word or phrase by articulating each of its letters or syllables slowly in sequence.
To speak or sing loudly, to call out.