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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If investigated, whatever the truth, they would presumably claim to be the former.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The LFB said: "There are a range of factors that are being investigated regarding the cause of the fire by the Brigade's Fire Investigation Team."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
His scientists investigated soy milk, soybean “cheese” and soy breads, with mixed results.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
The law firm hired by the national union investigated Regan’s claim of retaliation but found the allegation could not be substantiated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
He would never have been sentenced to death if someone had investigated his past.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
