/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
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Meaning
To look carefully at all the facts about a crime or a problem to find the truth.
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Word origin
From Latin investigare, meaning to follow a footprint or track.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- investigare
- English cognates
- investigation
Grammar
Examples
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"Investigating" is the -ing form.
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You investigate a problem to learn its cause.
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Here she has to find out what made the noise.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 1: investigate, intend, transfer and 7 more words.