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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The Wall Street Journal has been investigating the risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The department said it would investigate whether Brown met those standards.

From The Wall Street Journal

The authority investigated but said the cats were not governed by the same roaming laws as dogs and livestock and they had visited the cats' owner to check they had access to litter trays.

From BBC

To further investigate the drug's potential in treating Alzheimer's disease, the team wanted to evaluate its effectiveness at halting the earliest damage.

From Science Daily

To investigate this idea, the researchers analyzed a large dataset of 3D X-ray scans from more than 500 ant species.

From Science Daily

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