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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ɪn'ves.tɪ.geɪt/
in·ves·ti·gate
Contains -ATE ending with common vowels I, E, I, A, E
Worth 14 points; the V provides good scoring potential
Shorter words formed from the letters in “investigate”.
12-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “investigate”.
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