Antonyms for investigate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : in-ves-ti-geyt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt

Definition of investigate

Origin : c.1500, back-formation from investigation, or else from Latin investigatus, past participle of investigare "to trace out, search after" (see investigation). Related: Investigated; investigating.

verb check into thoroughly

Example sentences :

He gave a twitch of his fingers upon the reins, and turned from the trail to investigate.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

He resolved to investigate the subject some time when he had leisure.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

In the meanwhile, I am going to investigate that old ark myself.
Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold

And while they are away, I'll investigate the Oak Parlour myself.
Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold

It is this phase of primitive society that we have to investigate.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

It was to investigate this condition that Hanley was sending me.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various

"Mr. Dival and I will investigate the ship, with two of you men," I directed.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various

He did not, however, want to put Dr. Butler aside, so I undertook to investigate.
Extract from : « Samuel Butler: A Sketch » by Henry Festing Jones

So he had just said to the authorities: "Investigate the matter; I know nothing about it."
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

While you investigate in London, Paris shall be my field of operations.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

Synonyms for investigate

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