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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He said he had used online tools to investigate the Facebook profile page of one of the so-called doctors sharing the weight loss adverts.

From BBC

"That is why we need to investigate and to determine whether the company has breached its licence condition."

From BBC

Pop Mart told the BBC that it is investigating the claims.

From BBC

Minneapolis Police chief Brian O'Hara said the FBI is investigating the incident.

From BBC

Forté’s death is being investigated by the state medical examiner’s office in Massachusetts, per the Vineyard Gazette.

From Los Angeles Times