investigate
/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
in · ves · ti · gate
ɪn · ˈves · tɪ · ɡeɪt
English Definition
v. examine, look into
Significado en Español
investigar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
điều tra, nghiên cứu
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Example Sentence
The police will investigate the case.
警方将调查此案。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “investigate”?
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A
Ignore
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B
Research
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C
Dismiss
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D
Relax
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B — Research.
“investigate” means v. examine, look into
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The police promised to ______ the mysterious disappearance.
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A
ignore
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B
forget
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C
investigate
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D
dismiss
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C — investigate.
“investigate” means v. examine, look into
Common questions about “investigate”
What does “investigate” mean?
investigate — v. examine, look into. In Chinese: 调查，研究.
How do you pronounce “investigate”?
investigate is pronounced /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · ves · ti · gate.
How do you use “investigate” in a sentence?
The police will investigate the case. (警方将调查此案。)
What are synonyms for “investigate”?
examine, probe — all close in meaning to investigate (v. examine, look into).
Is “investigate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. investigate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “investigate”?
investigate(investigate)
