Investigate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Investigate is a verb meaning (transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
Meaning
(transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
- (intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.
Example Sentences
to investigate an unsolved murder
He was asked to investigate a robbery.
to investigate the causes of natural phenomena
"Why don't you investigate?" he demanded. And investigate I did.
Word Forms
- investigates
- investigating
- investigated
Synonyms for investigate
Depending on context, synonyms include underseek.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include research, scrutinise, inspect, researching, examine, scrutinize.
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