April 21, 2024 Word of the Day
investigates; investigated; investigating
The man is investigating the car for clues.
Definition of INVESTIGATE
1 : to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.
[+ object]
The police are still investigating the murder.
The accident was thoroughly investigated.
[no object]
The manager promised to investigate when we pointed out an error on our bill.
2 [+ object] : to try to get information about (someone who may have done something illegal)
He was investigated for his involvement in the incident.
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