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investigate
verb
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Divide investigate into syllables:

in · ves · ti · gate

How to pronounce investigate:

Definition of investigate:

investigate (verb):
to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
to inquire into (a situation or problem) thoroughly in order to discover the truth

Synonyms for investigate:

analyse
consider
delve (into)
dig (into)
enquire into
examine
explore
go into
inquire (into)
inquire into
inspect
look (into)
look into
look over
make inquiries about
probe
probe into
research
scrutinize
search for
sift
study
work over

Antonyms for investigate:

agglomerate
answer
avoid
be oblivious to
brush aside
brush off
bury one's head in sand
bypass
close
close your eyes to
discard
discount
dismiss
disregard
don't think about
estimate
evade
exclude
find
forget
glance
glance at
gloss over
guess
ignore
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