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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Beijing’s announcement on Saturday that it was investigating Gen. Zhang Youxia, Xi’s highest-ranking military deputy, for alleged misconduct extended a seismic shake-up of the Chinese military leadership that has already unseated dozens of senior commanders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials declined to comment on who, at the bank, or which foreign companies are being investigated.

From BBC

Huyghe has since expanded his practice to investigate nature and decay.

From The Wall Street Journal

Essex Police said it was investigating a burglary in the Keeble Park area of Maldon between 11:30 and 18:30 GMT on Tuesday.

From BBC

But the QAA report reveals that two other students in the geography school were given the wrong outcomes, and that five other potential cases were being investigated.

From BBC

investigate

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