English

trace

treɪs, tɹeɪs
Meaning: to find the origin or follow the trail of something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: tɹeɪs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base trace
3rd person singular present traces
Present participle tracing
Past traced
Will future will trace
Going-to future going to trace
Imperative negative don't trace / do not trace

Example sentences

The police managed to trace the stolen car to a nearby garage.
The police managed to trace the stolen car to a nearby garage.
The detective traced the stolen phones to a dealer in the underworld.
The detective traced the stolen phones to a dealer in the underworld.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in contexts of investigation, finding origins, or copying drawings.

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