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inflections: |
investigates, investigating, investigated |
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When someone investigates, they look into something closely to get information and learn the facts about it.
Scientists are investigating the cause of the disease and where it came from.The county sheriff is investigating how the forest fire started.- synonyms:
- inquire into, probe
- similar words:
- examine, explore, inspect, research, search, test
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related words: |
analyze, check, discuss, see, study |
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derivations: |
investigative (adj.), investigator (n.) |
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