test someone's courage or resolve
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- 1 test someone's courage or resolve、test someone's true intentions
This word describes putting someone’s courage, resolve, or true intentions to the test.
test someone's courage or resolve、test someone's true intentions
To put someone in a revealing situation and see how brave, committed, or sincere they really are.
Learning notes
Explanation
วัดใจ combines วัด (“measure” or “assess”) with ใจ (“heart,” “mind,” or “resolve”), giving it the basic image of “measuring the heart.” When directed at a person, it means using their actions or reactions to discover how brave, committed, willing, or sincere they really are. The quality being tested depends on the context: a dangerous situation tests nerve, while a personal situation may reveal intentions or sincerity.
Usage
It is commonly used when someone's nerve is tested by danger or pressure, or when a person watches another's behavior to determine whether they are sincere or willing to help. It also appears in sports, business, and investment contexts when someone commits to a bold move despite an uncertain outcome.
Caution
Do not normally use วัดใจ for an objective test of knowledge, skills, or equipment; ทดสอบ is more appropriate in those cases. When used about another person, วัดใจ can imply deliberately provoking a reaction to uncover what that person really thinks or intends.
Differences from similar words
1 test someone's courage or resolve synonyms
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ทดสอบ is a general, neutral word for testing knowledge, ability, or performance. วัดใจ specifically tests a person's courage, commitment, or true intentions under pressure or uncertainty.
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ลองใจ means testing someone to discover their affection, sincerity, or true feelings. วัดใจ has a wider range and can also test a person's nerve or resolve in a risky or demanding situation.