Verb

forschen

to research, to investigate

Er hat lange zu diesem Thema geforscht.

He has researched this topic for a long time.

Es wird nach neuen Heilmitteln geforscht.

New cures are being researched.

((nach+3)) to research sth. He is researching the causes of the disease.

((über+4)) to do research on sth. She is doing research on artificial intelligence.

Synonyms: untersuchen (to examine), studieren (to study).

From Old High German 'forscōn', meaning 'to ask, demand'.

Think of being 'forced' to find the truth through research.

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