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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Police were called to investigate a crash near the village of Tempo in County Fermanagh at about 21:15 GMT on Saturday where they found a car, but the driver had left the scene.

From BBC

A US State Department spokesperson said it too was investigating the incident.

From BBC

Next they investigated whether the unusual textures truly formed from biological activity.

From Science Daily

In the new study, the scientists investigated how tanycytes help eliminate harmful molecules such as tau to support brain health.

From Science Daily

The Scottish FA is investigating, as it needs to.

From BBC

investigate

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