Antonyms for investigate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-ves-ti-geyt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt


Definition of investigate

Origin :
  • c.1500, back-formation from investigation, or else from Latin investigatus, past participle of investigare "to trace out, search after" (see investigation). Related: Investigated; investigating.
  • verb check into thoroughly
Example sentences :
  • He gave a twitch of his fingers upon the reins, and turned from the trail to investigate.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • He resolved to investigate the subject some time when he had leisure.
  • Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
  • In the meanwhile, I am going to investigate that old ark myself.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • And while they are away, I'll investigate the Oak Parlour myself.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • It is this phase of primitive society that we have to investigate.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • It was to investigate this condition that Hanley was sending me.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • "Mr. Dival and I will investigate the ship, with two of you men," I directed.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • He did not, however, want to put Dr. Butler aside, so I undertook to investigate.
  • Extract from : « Samuel Butler: A Sketch » by Henry Festing Jones
  • So he had just said to the authorities: "Investigate the matter; I know nothing about it."
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • While you investigate in London, Paris shall be my field of operations.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

Synonyms for investigate

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