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investigate

[ in-ves-ti-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

investigated, investigating.
  1. to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
  2. to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit:

    The police are investigating the murder.



verb (used without object)

investigated, investigating.
  1. to make inquiry, examination, or investigation.

investigate

/ ɪˈɛɪˌɡɪ /

verb

  1. to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp in order to discover the truth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, adjective
  • ˈپپ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·t·t ··پ··ٴ· [in-, ves, -ti-g, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
  • ·t·tǰ noun
  • i·t·ٱ verb preinvestigated preinvestigating
  • pre·t·tǰ noun
  • ܲȴ-·t·e adjective
  • i·t·ٱ verb reinvestigated reinvestigating
  • ܲi·t·e adjective
  • ܲi·t·iԲ adjective
  • un·t·t adjective
  • ܲi·t··ٴr adjective
  • ɱ-·t·e adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of investigate1

First recorded in 1500–10; from Latin Աīٳܲ, past participle of Աī “to follow a trail, search out”; in- 2, vestige, -ate 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of investigate1

C16: from Latin Աī to search after, from in- ² + īܳ track; see vestige
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On Friday a crime scene remained in place around New Street and Ramsden Street as officers investigated.

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Police will then investigate and if they believe he did commit the offense, pass a case along to prosecutors, who will decide whether to indict him.

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A crime scene remains in place around New Street and Ramsden Street as officers investigate.

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South Wales Police officers are continuing to investigate the collision and have appealed for information.

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The Yorkshire Water spokesperson said they had investigated four cases of low pressure in the area in the last 12 months - all at properties with a joint water supply.

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