investigate Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb investigate scientifically
look into.
- Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese
verb conduct an inquiry or investigation of
inquire; enquire.
- The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
- inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady

L. investigatus, p. p. of investigare to investigate; pref. in- in + vestigare to track, trace. See Vestige.

imperfect & past participle Investigated ; present participle & verbal noun Investigating

To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena.