Verb: investigate in've-sti,geyt
- Conduct an inquiry or investigation of
"The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities";
- inquire, enquire [Brit, Cdn]
- Study, try to understand; examine scientifically
"Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese";
- look into
Derived forms: investigated, investigates, investigating
Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], canvass, examine, probe, study
Encyclopedia: Investigate