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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
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verb
to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp in order to discover the truth
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- 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
- ¾±²ŌĖ±¹±š²õ³Ł¾±²µ²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
- ¾±²ŌĖ±¹±š²õ³Ł¾±²µ²¹³Ł¾±±¹±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Example Sentences
Savills, which manages the shopping centre, said it was "an isolated incident" and it was investigating the system to prevent future problems.
However, she received a further shock in 2023 when the HSE ā which investigates serious funfair accidents ā confirmed there had been a fatality on exactly the same ride in Australia in 2014.
The Department for Transport said last month it had "a zero-tolerance attitude towards fraud, bribery, and corruption" and would ensure any claims of wrongdoing were thoroughly investigated.
Israel says it is investigating while also accusing Hamas of trying to sabotage the operations.
Their powers include investigating complaints against public bodies.
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