74+ Words that rhyme with investigate

Investigate is a 4-syllable word with 74 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bait, date, fete. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of investigate

verb
  1. investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"
  2. 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"

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Examples of "investigate" in lyrics

See how investigate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

bait
anything that serves as an enticement something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped
date
the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" a participant in a date
fete
an elaborate party (often outdoors) an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
gait
the rate of moving (especially walking or running) a horse's manner of moving a person's manner of walking
gate
a movable barrier in a fence or wall a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "investigate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bait, date, fete create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "investigate" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with investigate?
Words that rhyme with investigate include: bait, date, fete, gait, gate, hate, late, mate, pate, rate, and 64 more.
How many syllables does investigate have?
Investigate has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with investigate?
There are 74 words that rhyme with investigate: 74 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for investigate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for investigate in songwriting are bait, date, fete. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with investigate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with investigate include bait, date, fete, gait, gate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bait, date; 1-syllable: recreate, ligate; 2-syllable: abnegate, abrogate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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