investigate (Meaning)

Wordnet

investigate (v)

investigate scientifically

conduct an inquiry or investigation of

Webster

investigate (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.

Webster

investigate (v. i.)

To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.

investigate Sentence Examples

  1. The police were called to investigate the scene of the crime.
  2. The detective promised to investigate the mysterious disappearance thoroughly.
  3. The government appointed a committee to investigate allegations of corruption.
  4. The research team set out to investigate the effects of climate change on marine life.
  5. It's essential to investigate the root cause of the problem before implementing a solution.
  6. The journalist decided to investigate the claims made by the whistleblower.
  7. The company hired a cybersecurity firm to investigate the security breach.
  8. The scientists planned to investigate the potential benefits of the new drug.
  9. The insurance company sent an investigator to investigate the car accident.
  10. The board of directors launched an independent inquiry to investigate the CEO's conduct.

FAQs About the word investigate

investigate scientifically, conduct an inquiry or investigation ofTo follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to se

examine,explore, inquire (into), probe, look (into), inspect, study, dig (into),research, delve (into)

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The police were called to investigate the scene of the crime.

The detective promised to investigate the mysterious disappearance thoroughly.

The government appointed a committee to investigate allegations of corruption.

The research team set out to investigate the effects of climate change on marine life.