investigate

/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌe‍ɪt/

/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/

to investigate

MAIN VERB

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

synonyms : enquire

investigate scientifically

synonyms : look into

Examples

1. Researchers are investigating the potential uses of gulfweed as a sustainable resourc.

2. The CEO is investigating the company's finances, and heads are going to roll if any wrongdoing is found.

3. To give himself an edge, he investigated anyone who might be a threat to him.

4. We tried to investigate but met a wall of silence.