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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“One of the problems I’ve always had with the Fire Department is that they always investigate themselves,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times

County prosecutors are investigating whether Edison should be criminally charged for its actions before the fire.

From Los Angeles Times

The research team investigated early life stress using mouse models along with two large studies involving children.

From Science Daily

Officials say they are investigating if her injury was due to the live-fire exercise.

From BBC

The committee is investigating the scale and impact of the proposed cuts announced earlier this year.

From BBC