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Definition of Investigate
1. Verb. Investigate scientifically. "The customs agents investigate the bags for drugs "; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"
Exact synonyms: Look Into
Generic synonyms: Analyse, Analyze, Canvas, Canvass, Examine, Study
Specialized synonyms: Explore, Research, Search, Explore, Examine, Probe, Research, Experiment
Derivative terms: Investigating, Investigation, Investigator
Generic synonyms: Analyse, Analyze, Canvas, Canvass, Examine, Study
Specialized synonyms: Explore, Research, Search, Explore, Examine, Probe, Research, Experiment
Derivative terms: Investigating, Investigation, Investigator
2. Verb. Conduct an inquiry or investigation of. "They investigate whether there was a traffic accident"; "Inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
Exact synonyms: Enquire, Inquire
Specialized synonyms: Spy
Generic synonyms: Examine, Probe
Derivative terms: Enquirer, Enquiry, Inquiring, Inquiry, Inquisitive, Investigating, Investigation, Investigation, Investigative, Investigator, Investigatory
Specialized synonyms: Spy
Generic synonyms: Examine, Probe
Derivative terms: Enquirer, Enquiry, Inquiring, Inquiry, Inquisitive, Investigating, Investigation, Investigation, Investigative, Investigator, Investigatory
Definition of Investigate
1. v. t. To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena.
2. v. i. To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.
Definition of Investigate
1. [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]
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