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.

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

No antonyms found.

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.