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Definitions

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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Paramount’s brass hired the Gibson Dunn law firm to investigate Shell’s surreptitious dealings with Cipriani.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The Baxter Road group hired former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis to investigate cuts to the sturdy fabric tubes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Over time, some researchers questioned this interpretation, but there was no reliable way to investigate further until recently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Ch Sup Gillian Kearney said: "The outcomes of our investigations from previous years illustrates that where offences occur, we will investigate."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It has been brought to our attention that your knitting has revelatory information, and thus we must investigate.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton