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investigate

verb

/ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

Meaning

to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information

The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.

investigate a case

examine, probe, inspect, explore, analyze

ignore, overlook

investigate crime, investigate a complaint, investigate thoroughly

to have and retain possession of; to continue doing

To suggest something without directly stating it.

to go away from; to depart or exit

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

To dwell on or complain about something persistently.

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat