Investigate Definition & Meaning
investigate
- verb
- investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"
- conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
"Investigate" in song lyrics
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"Hold to their nose until 5-0's investigate"
Apathy — The Buck Stops Here -
"No clues when they wanna investigate"
DJ Premier f/ MC Eiht — Fine By Me -
"All that's left is shattered expectations to investigate"
Elemental Zazen — Your Love Is Fate
Words that rhyme with investigate
Usage tips for "investigate"
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- What does investigate mean?
- investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese" conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
- What part of speech is investigate?
- Investigate is a verb.
- How many definitions does investigate have?
- Investigate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).