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investigate

verb

Conduct an inquiry or investigation of

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Word length
11
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NV
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

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verb

  1. Conduct an inquiry or investigation of

    “The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities”

verb

  1. Investigate scientifically

    “Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese”

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Example Sentences

The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
Inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese

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