investigate

[in-ves-ti-geyt] / ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt /

VERB

check into thoroughly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider examine explore inspect interrogate probe question review scrutinize search study

STRONG

bug case delve dig eyeball frisk inquire muckrake poke prospect pry read reconnoiter research scout sift spy tap wiretap

WEAK

be all ears check out check over check up feel out give the once-over go into inquisite listen in look into look over make inquiry nose around put to the test run down stake out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer forget ignore neglect reply

STRONG

leave alone overlook

Example Sentences

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The National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the investigation, said it was launching a go team to investigate the fatal crash.

From BBC

Ms Cabot, 53, who was the company's chief people officer, stepped down following Mr Byron's resignation after the firm announced he would be placed on leave and investigated.

From BBC

The National Transportation Safety Board said it is launching a team to investigate the crash.

From Barron's

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden urged federal regulators to investigate the proposed merger of Compass and Anywhere Real Estate.

From Barron's

The coroner, Sophie Lomas, told the inquest that because Ms Hunt died in another country, she "does not have the jurisdiction to fully investigate what happened in that hospital".

From BBC

investigate

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