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investigate

[ in-ves-ti-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

investigated, investigating.
  1. to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
  2. 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)

investigated, investigating.
  1. to make inquiry, examination, or investigation.

investigate

/ ɪˈɛɪˌɡɪ /

verb

  1. to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp in order to discover the truth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, adjective
  • ˈپپ, adjective
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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··ٴr adjective
  • ɱ-·t·e adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of investigate1

First recorded in 1500–10; from Latin Աīٳܲ, past participle of Աī “to follow a trail, search out”; in- 2, vestige, -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of investigate1

C16: from Latin Աī to search after, from in- ² + īܳ track; see vestige
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The IDF promised to investigate the circumstances after a surviving paramedic questioned its account.

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So far, said committee spokesman Yasser Farhan, the panel has investigated only the province of Latakia but will soon move to neighboring provinces.

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On Friday a crime scene remained in place around New Street and Ramsden Street as officers investigated.

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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.

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A crime scene remains in place around New Street and Ramsden Street as officers investigate.

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