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investigate
[in-ves-ti-geyt]
verb (used with object)
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit.
The police are investigating the murder.
verb (used without object)
to make inquiry, examination, or investigation.
investigate
/ ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt /
verb
to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp in order to discover the truth
Other Word Forms
- investigable adjective
- investigative adjective
- investigatory adjective
- investigator noun
- preinvestigate verb
- preinvestigator noun
- quasi-investigated adjective
- reinvestigate verb
- uninvestigated adjective
- uninvestigating adjective
- uninvestigative adjective
- uninvestigatory adjective
- well-investigated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Example Sentences
If allegations were made against a team other than the Clippers, “I’d want the league to investigate, to take it seriously,” he said.
The owner had also noticed strange noises coming from the area in the past, but had not taken steps to investigate.
And in 2024, she was investigated by the police over the tax paid on the sale of her council house, again following a slew of reports by unfriendly newspapers, cheered on by the Conservatives.
JLR says it is investigating the hack, but there is no evidence at this stage any customer data has been stolen.
Police and prosecutors are also investigating the crash.
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