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investigates


Meanings
  • Verb

    To conduct a search or inquiry, especially one that is official or systematic.

    - "The police are investigating a series of burglaries in the neighborhood."
    - "The committee is investigating allegations of misconduct."
    - "The journalist was investigating a story that could potentially change the course of history."

Synonyms

underseek
Variants
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investigate , investigated , investigates , investigating , investigation , investigations , investigative , investigatory
Forms
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Investigates (Third person singular present tense), Investigated (Past tense and past participle), Investigating (Present continuous tense)


Etymology
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The word 'investigate' comes from the Latin word 'investigare', which means 'to examine' or 'to inspect'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'investigate' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

  2. Investigations can be carried out in various fields, including science, law, journalism, and business.


Related Concepts
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  1. Inquiry: An inquiry is a formal request for information, often made by a government body or other official organization. An investigation is a more comprehensive process that goes beyond simply requesting information and involves actively gathering and analyzing evidence.

  2. Detective work: Detective work involves using various methods to gather and analyze information in order to solve a crime or mystery. Investigating is the process of carrying out this work.


Culture
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In literature, 'investigate' is often used in the context of mystery novels and detective stories. In art, it can refer to the process of exploring a subject or theme in depth. In music, it can refer to the process of analyzing a composition to understand its structure and meaning.

How to Memorize "investigates"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'investigate', visualize yourself conducting a thorough search for information or evidence.
    - Imagine yourself wearing a detective's hat and carrying a magnifying glass as you examine clues.
    - Visualize yourself systematically gathering and analyzing information to uncover the truth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'investigate' with the idea of searching for answers or uncovering hidden information.
    - Think of the detective Sherlock Holmes and his methodical approach to solving crimes.
    - Associate the word with the idea of a mystery or enigma that needs to be solved.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I-N-V-E-S-T-I-G-A-T-E to remember the meaning of 'investigate': 'I'nspect, 'N'otice, 'V'isualize, 'E'xamine, 'S'earch, 'T'rack, 'I'dentify, 'G'ather, and 'A'nalyze.


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