investigate
[ in-ves-ti-geyt ]
/ ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt /
verb (used with object), in·ves·ti·gat·ed, in·ves·ti·gat·ing.
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), in·ves·ti·gat·ed, in·ves·ti·gat·ing.
to make inquiry, examination, or investigation.
Nearby words
invertin, invertor, invest, investable, investigable, investigate, investigation, investigative, investigative new drug, investigator, investigatory
Origin of investigate
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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
Derived Forms
investigable, adjectiveinvestigative or investigatory, adjectiveWord Origin for investigate
C16: from Latin investīgāre to search after, from in- ² + vestīgium track; see vestige
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