investigate
verb (used with object)
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
investigated
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past participleof investigate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof investigate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
investigateverb (used with object)to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
Example Sentences
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The CorCal Outcomes trial investigated two different approaches for determining which patients should be advised to begin statin therapy before experiencing a cardiovascular event.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
It was during that hearing that the prosecution said one of the complaints made in the documentary was being investigated.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The incidents are being investigated by police, with parents being warned to inspect any remaining sweets collected over Halloween.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
This ability could provide a straightforward way to control materials being investigated for advanced electronic technologies.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Marshall investigated a possible injunction to stop publication of the work since according to Bobby, Darrach had allegedly violated his contract: Supposedly, he’d agreed to write only articles about Bobby, not a book.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
