Investigate
11 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To carry out a systematic examination or inquiry to discover facts, particularly relating to a crime, problem, or unexplained situation. To research thoroughly.
“The police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
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Contains -ATE ending with common vowels I, E, I, A, E
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