v. t. | 1. | To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; |
v. i. | 1. | To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation. |
Verb | 1. | investigate - investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese" Synonyms: look into |
2. | investigate - conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady" |