English / word
investigate
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to examine a problem, crime, or situation carefully to find the truth
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
In context
01
The family asked the police to investigate the theft.
02
The manager will investigate the missing files.
Synonyms
examine,look into,probe
Antonyms
ignore,overlook
Collocations
investigate crime,investigate a complaint,investigate thoroughly
Verb forms
Past: investigated · Past participle: investigated · -ing: investigating