investigate
Translation
to investigate, to examine, to research
Examples
Police are investigating the crime.
Police are investigating the crime.
Scientists investigate the causes of disease.
Scientists investigate the causes of disease.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to examine the facts of (sth.) The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, probe, research; Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Etymology
From Latin 'investigare' (to track), from 'in-' (in) + 'vestigium' (footprint). Literally 'to follow a trail'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an investigator following footprints ('vestigium') to solve a mystery.