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investigate
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
investigates; investigated; investigating
investigates; investigated; investigating
Learner's definition of INVESTIGATE
1
: to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.调查，侦查（犯罪、事故等）
[+ object]
- The police are still investigating the murder.警方还在调查这起凶杀案。
- The accident was thoroughly investigated.这次事故得到彻查。
[no object]
- The manager promised to investigate when we pointed out an error on our bill.当我们指出我们的账单上有错误时，经理答应去查实。
2
[+ object] : to try to get information about (someone who may have done something illegal)调查（某人）
- He was investigated for his involvement in the incident.他因与这一事件有关而被调查。
[count] [noncount]
- Police began an investigation into/of the incident.警方开始调查这一事件。
- The accident is under investigation. [=being investigated]这一事故正在调查之中。
investigate
verb
in·ves·ti·gate in-ˈve-stə-ˌgāt 
investigated; investigating
: to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
: to make a systematic examination
especially : to conduct an official inquiry
Example Sentences
The police are still investigating the murder. The accident was thoroughly investigated. The manager promised to investigate when we pointed out an error on our bill. He was investigated for his involvement in the incident.
Recent Examples on the Web Rollins said her office will continue to investigate such hate crimes. 
Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022 As police continue to investigate, Fletcher's family is grappling with the loss of the woman who devoted her life to her children and her community. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The Securities and Exchange Commission will continue to investigate and pursue wrongdoing in the crypto assets space despite a chorus of complaints about the level of scrutiny being placed on the industry, a top official said. Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Detectives continue to investigate the series of indecent exposures & assaults on the WO&D Trail. Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Officers were unable to locate the suspect and continue to investigate. cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 The police continue to investigate the cause of the crash. Caitlyn Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2022 Norfolk Police continue to investigate a shooting at a party that left five people injured and two dead, including a nursing student, officials stated. Elaine Aradillas, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 San Mateo police continue to investigate the incident. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 See More
Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022 As police continue to investigate, Fletcher's family is grappling with the loss of the woman who devoted her life to her children and her community. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The Securities and Exchange Commission will continue to investigate and pursue wrongdoing in the crypto assets space despite a chorus of complaints about the level of scrutiny being placed on the industry, a top official said. Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Detectives continue to investigate the series of indecent exposures & assaults on the WO&D Trail. Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Officers were unable to locate the suspect and continue to investigate. cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 The police continue to investigate the cause of the crash. Caitlyn Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2022 Norfolk Police continue to investigate a shooting at a party that left five people injured and two dead, including a nursing student, officials stated. Elaine Aradillas, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 San Mateo police continue to investigate the incident. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin investigatus, past participle of investigare to track, investigate, from in- + vestigium footprint, track
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of investigate was in the 15th century verb
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