in·ves·ti·gate 
(
n-v
s
t-g
t
) See the pronunciation key
VERB:
in·ves·ti·gat·ed, in·ves·ti·gat·ing, in·ves·ti·gates
VERB:
tr.
intr.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin invest
gre, investgt- : in-, in ; see in-2 + vestgre, to track (from vestgium, footprint)
OTHER FORMS:
in·vesti·ga·ble(Adjective), in·vesti·ga·tory(Adjective)
(
n-vst-gt) See the pronunciation key VERB:
in·ves·ti·gat·ed, in·ves·ti·gat·ing, in·ves·ti·gates
VERB:
tr.
- To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically.
intr.
- To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin invest
gre, investgt- : in-, in ; see in-2 + vestgre, to track (from vestgium, footprint)OTHER FORMS:
in·ves
ti·ga·ble(Adjective), in·vesti·ga·tory(Adjective)
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