investigate
/ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/ verb B2- To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information. · to investigate the causes of natural phenomena· He was asked to investigate a robbery.
- To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret. · to investigate an unsolved murder
- To conduct an inquiry or examination.
He/she/it investigates · Past investigated · Past participle investigated · -ing form investigating
Verb forms
- Base form
- investigate
- He/she/it
- investigates
- Past
- investigated
- Past participle
- investigated
- -ing form
- investigating
From the library
“The thing is worth looking into, and I will take pains to investigate the matter thoroughly.”
“But what is there to investigate, sir?” said Albert, enraged beyond measure at Beauchamp’s last remark.
If I had any indication of the nature of your suspicions or how you propose to investigate the case, I might perhaps even now give you some aid or advice.”
“I am investigating the circumstances which attended the death of the late Sir Charles Baskerville,” said he.
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