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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
- 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
- investigable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Example Sentences
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the death of a skydiving instructor after he became separated from his student during a jump in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sussex Police said on Sunday it was investigating the incident as a hate crime.
The case was investigated by Cheshire Constabulary's Economic Crime Unit, which unearthed a string of victims and a large amount of luxury goods, and hotel bills.
The force also investigated the origin of the vape involved but its investigation could not track down where it came from.
Greater Manchester Police and counter terrorism officers investigating the attack have said Al-Shamie left the synagogue on foot and returned in a car, driving at and then stabbing worshippers.
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