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Synonyms
in·ves·ti·gate (ĭn-vĕśtĭ-gāt́)

[Latin investīgāre, investīgāt-, in-, in; see in–2, + vestīgāre, to track (from vestīgium, footprint).]

verb: -gat·ed, -gat·ing, -gates. 

transitive verb 

To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically.

intransitive verb 

To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.

derivatives

in·veśti·ga·ble
adjective
in·veśti·ga·tóry
adjective