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Investigate - English meaning

Investigate – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Usage examples:

Police are investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang

Synonims:

Inquire intoLook intoGo intoLook overProbeExploreScrutinizeConduct an investigation intoConduct an inquiry intoMake inquiries aboutTry to get to the bottom ofInspectAnalyseStudy
verb

Conduct an inquiry of

verb

To examine something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

Usage examples:

[ i ] there was a suspicious man near the playground, and we asked the police to investigate., [ t …
verb

To examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth

Usage examples:

The fbi was called in to investigate., detectives will continue to investigate the incident., inves…

Investigate translation into English

Investigate: translate from English into Chinese

Translate investigate into Chinese (Simplified)}
调查, 探讨, 究, 考察, 查, 追究, 侦查, 审查, 考查, 追查, 勘测, 查证, 考, 侦, 纠, 勘, 查访, 考究, 验, 诘, 廋, 辩证, 迹察

Investigate: translate from English into Dutch

Translate investigate into Dutch}
Onderzoeken, Nagaan, Exploreren, Navorsen, Nasporen

Investigate: translate from English into French

Translate investigate into French}
Enquêter, Étudier, Examiner, Faire une enquête

Investigate: translate from English into German

Translate investigate into German}
Untersuchen, Erforschen, Ermitteln, Überprüfen, Nachgehen, Recherchieren, Ermittlungen anstellen, Ausforschen, Durchleuchten

Investigate: translate from English into Hindi

Translate investigate into Hindi}
छान - बीन करना, जांच करना, पता लगाना, अनुसंधान करना, विवेचन करना, तहक़ीक़ात करना, निरूपण करना, जांच पड़ताल करना, जांच-पड़ताल करना, अन्वेषण करना, तफतीश करना

Investigate: translate from English into Italian

Translate investigate into Italian}
Indagare, Investigare, Ricercare, Inquisire

Investigate: translate from English into Korean

Translate investigate into Korean}
조사하다, 파다, 취조하다

Investigate: translate from English into Russian

Translate investigate into Russian}
Расследовать, Исследовать, Изучать, Разведывать, Наводить справки, Разузнавать

Investigate: translate from English into Spanish

Translate investigate into Spanish}
Investigar, Estudiar, Indagar, Escudriñar, Buscar

Word origin

early 16th century: from Latin investigat- ‘traced out’, from the verb investigare, from in- ‘into’ + vestigare ‘track, trace out’.

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Investigate – similar words

investigates

verb

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Usage examples:

Police are investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang
verb

To examine something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

Usage examples:

[ i ] there was a suspicious man near the playground, and we asked the police to investigate., [ t …
verb

To examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth

Usage examples:

The fbi was called in to investigate., detectives will continue to investigate the incident., inves…
Investigates - all meanings in English

investigated

verb

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Usage examples:

Police are investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang
verb

Past simple and past participle of investigate

Usage examples:

Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives., [ + question word …
Investigated - all meanings in English

investigable

adjective

Open to investigation, inquiry, or research.

Usage examples:

A high proportion of the cases were rejected as premature or outside the jurisdiction of the commis…
Investigable - all meanings in English

Investigate synonims

analyse

ˈæn.əl.aɪz

verb

Examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.

Usage examples:

We need to analyse our results more clearly
verb

To study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it

Usage examples:

Researchers analysed the purchases of 6300 households., analyse data/results/information management…
verb

To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it

Usage examples:

Researchers analysed the purchases of 6,300 households., the book brilliantly analyses the cultural…
Analyse - all meanings in English

explore

ɪkˈsplɔːr

verb

Travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it.

Usage examples:

He explored the fontainebleau forest
verb

To travel to a new place to learn about it or become familiar with it

Usage examples:

[ t ] they set out to explore the city., we have to explore new ways to market our products., many …
verb

To search a place and discover things about it

Usage examples:

The best way to explore the countryside is on foot., robots, rather than astronauts, explore space …
Explore - all meanings in English

inspect

verb

Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Usage examples:

They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws
verb

Look over carefully

verb

To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition

Usage examples:

After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage., someone from the heal…
Inspect - all meanings in English

look into

lʊk

collocation

Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

phrasal verb

Investigate something.

Usage examples:

The police looked into his business dealings
phrasal verb

To try to find out about something

Usage examples:

I’ll look into the reasons for the decision.
Look into - all meanings in English

probe

noun

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

Usage examples:

The surgeon passes the probe over the surgical site again and excises more specimen if elevated rad…
verb

Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.

Usage examples:

Hands probed his body from top to bottom
verb

To search into or examine something

Usage examples:

[ i ] investigators are probing into new evidence in the case., [ t ] using a special instrument, t…
Probe - all meanings in English

scrutinize

verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print
verb

To examine someone or something very carefully

Usage examples:

All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory.
verb

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

The data raises questions about how closely wall street banks scrutinized the loans.
Scrutinize - all meanings in English

study

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english
verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college
verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

Study - all meanings in English

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