investigate
verb (used with object)
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
investigates
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present tense formof investigate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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His research investigates magnetism, spintronics, and quantum materials.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
VW said at the time it diligently investigates possible human-rights issues in its supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Chason Gordon investigates the rise of produce bred for perfection, and argues that there are unintended consequences to making fruit too delicious.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
BBC health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal in County Durham and hears from women whose mastectomies were unnecessary.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
We all pretend to not be paying him any mind: I brush back Layla’s edges, Kayla investigates a sunflower seed, Marisol reads her Suze Orman book, and Janae pretends to be on the phone.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
