investigate
verb (used with object)
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
will investigate
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future tenseof investigate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Federal aviation authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board, will investigate the crash, the FAA said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Both studies are designed as randomized, placebo-controlled trials that will investigate whether CBL-514 can safely and effectively reduce abdominal fat without surgery.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
The FBI will investigate if the alleged scam involves U.S. citizens and U.S. wire services.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The cause of the mechanical issue was not immediately clear, and the sheriff's office said the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Rest assured that we are taking this incident very seriously and will investigate this matter thoroughly with the Montgomery County police, and appropriate action will be taken against the perpetrators.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
