Verb

recherchieren

to research, to investigate

Der Journalist hat gut recherchiert.

The journalist has researched well.

Sie recherchiert für ihr neues Buch.

She is researching for her new book.

((sth.)) to research sth. He is researching the background of the case.

((über+4)) to research about sth. She is researching rare animal species.

((nach+3)) to search for sth. He is researching for a solution.

Synonyms: untersuchen (to examine), ermitteln (to investigate)

From French 'rechercher' (to seek out). It's composed of 're-' (again) and 'chercher' (to search).

Think of the English word 'research'. You are 're-searching' for information over and over.

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