Investigate meaning

What does “investigate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“investigate” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: investigate scientifically.

investigate

verb

investigate scientifically
“Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese”
Synonymslook into
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
“The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities”
“inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady”
Synonymsinquire enquire

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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