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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
/ ɪˈɛɪˌɡɪ /
verb
- to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp in order to discover the truth
Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adjective
- ˈپپ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·t·t ··پ··ٴ· [in-, ves, -ti-g, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
- ·t·tǰ noun
- i·t·ٱ verb preinvestigated preinvestigating
- pre·t·tǰ noun
- ܲȴ-·t·e adjective
- i·t·ٱ verb reinvestigated reinvestigating
- ܲi·t·e adjective
- ܲi·t·iԲ adjective
- un·t·t adjective
- ܲi·t··ٴr adjective
- ɱ-·t·e adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Example Sentences
The IDF promised to investigate the circumstances after a surviving paramedic questioned its account.
So far, said committee spokesman Yasser Farhan, the panel has investigated only the province of Latakia but will soon move to neighboring provinces.
On Friday a crime scene remained in place around New Street and Ramsden Street as officers investigated.
Police will then investigate and if they believe he did commit the offense, pass a case along to prosecutors, who will decide whether to indict him.
A crime scene remains in place around New Street and Ramsden Street as officers investigate.
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