Definitions for: Investigate

[v] 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"
[v] investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"

Webster (1913) Definition: In*ves"ti*gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Investigated; p. pr. & vb. n. Investigating.] [L.
investigatus, p. p. of investigare to investigate; pref. in-
in + vestigare to track, trace. See Vestige.]
To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation;
to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and
examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful
inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural
phenomena.

In*ves"ti*gate, v. i.
To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make
investigation.

Synonyms: enquire, inquire, look into

See Also: analyse, analyze, canvass, examine, experiment, explore, probe, research, search, spy, study

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