Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To conduct a formal inquiry or systematic examination to discover facts or information about something, often by research or questioning. For example: “The detective investigated the crime scene thoroughly.”
• Noun: (n) The act of investigating; an investigation. For example: “The investigation was thorough and led to the discovery of new evidence.”

Phrases

• “Investigate a matter”: To delve deeply into a subject to uncover the truth.
• “Under investigation”: Describes something that is currently being examined or researched.
• “To carry out an investigation”: To perform a systematic search for information or answers.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The police are investigating the theft at the museum.”
• Noun: “After a long and complex investigation, the team finally found the source of the problem.”

Synonyms

• Examine
• Probe
• Research
• Analyze
• Scrutinize
• Study
• Inquire
• Look into
• Explore
• Delve into

Note: While “investigate” primarily functions as a verb, it can also be used as a noun referring to the process or act of investigating. However, it’s not typically used as other parts of speech like an adjective or adverb.