Definition of Investigate

to examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret

Examples of Investigate in a sentence

In order to find the murderer, the detective would have to investigate the dark building for evidence.  🔊

The police officer had to investigate the car to find the weapon.  🔊

With her hairbrush missing, Lily went to investigate and found the dog had buried it in the backyard.  🔊

The sly child will investigate the closets every Christmas season to find his presents.  🔊

I was sent to investigate my sister's room to find the car keys.  🔊

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