investigate

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verb

1. investigate scientifically (Freq. 17)
- Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese
• Syn:
look into
• Derivationally related forms:
investigation, investigator, investigating
• Hypernyms:
analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
• Hyponyms:
research, search, explore, probe, examine, experiment
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
- The customs agents investigate the bags for drugs
2. conduct an inquiry or investigation of (Freq. 11)
- The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
- inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
• Syn:
inquire, enquire
• Derivationally related forms:
enquirer (for: enquire), enquiry (for: enquire), inquisitive (for: inquire), inquiry (for: inquire), inquiring (for: inquire), investigative, investigatory, investigation, investigator, investigating
• Hypernyms:
probe, examine
• Hyponyms:
spy
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- They investigate whether there was a traffic accident

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  inquire, enquire, look into