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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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee investigating the handling of Epstein's prosecution, said he now believed she had "information related to the investigation".

From BBC

In both cases, no one was injured and authorities are investigating the incidents as national-security matters.

From The Wall Street Journal

The official said that “many of the markets affected in housing are very local” and didn’t have national implications that would justify using Justice Department resources to investigate.

From The Wall Street Journal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating how Tesla’s “degradation detection system” detects poor visibility conditions and warns drivers.

From MarketWatch

In October, Entso-e, which has been investigating the incident, presented a preliminary report on it.

From BBC

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