investigate

[US]/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
[UK]/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition: vt. to inquire into; examine.

Phrases & Collocations

investigate into

Example Sentences

The police will investigate the crime scene thoroughly.

It is important to investigate the root cause of the problem.

Scientists are working to investigate the impact of climate change.

The committee will investigate the allegations of corruption.

The detective needs to investigate the mysterious disappearance.

Journalists often investigate stories to uncover the truth.

The company hired a team to investigate the competitor's strategies.

Researchers will investigate the effects of the new drug.

The government has launched an initiative to investigate cyber attacks.

Forensic experts will investigate the cause of the fire.

Real-world Examples

They allege the Justice Department hasn't really investigated anything here.

Source: NPR News December 2020 Compilation

The affair now being investigated has already prompted other resignations but Cardinal Becciu denies wrongdoing.

Source: BBC Listening September 2020 Collection

The police are still investigating the case.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

That leaves us with another question to investigate.

Source: Harvard University Open Course "Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?"

They are now investigating a mishap with SpaceX.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

It says that you're investigating Axe Capital.

Source: Billions Season 1

And the Wisconsin Department of Justice is currently investigating.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation September 2020

A number of other states are also investigating Facebook.

Source: PBS English News

A county grand jury is also investigating the case.?

Source: NPR News September 2014 Compilation

The sender of this envelope now under federal investigation.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

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