investigates (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪts/

Definition

Carries out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an incident, allegation, or scientific problem.

Examples

• The police department investigates every report of suspicious activity in the neighborhood.

• A team of scientists investigates how climate change affects local bird migration patterns.

• The committee investigates the financial records to ensure all funds were used appropriately.

How to Use investigates

investigate [something] (collocation)

Directly examining a specific topic or object. — "The reporter investigates the corruption scandal."

investigate into (prepositional phrase)

Often used in British English to mean inquiring into a matter. — "They are investigating into the cause of the fire."

Synonyms of investigates

Words with a similar meaning to investigates:

• look into
• examine
• probe
• scrutinize

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