Definition of Investigate

In`ves´ti`gate
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; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena.
[imp. & p. p. Investigated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Investigating.]
v. i.1.To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.


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