investigate
gb/ɪnvˈɛstəɡˌeɪt/ us/ɪnvˈɛstəɡˌeɪt/
B1
Anglais
~ 1900
kivizsgál, nyomoz, vizsgál
VERBE
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
to investigate [something]
The police are investigating the robbery that happened last night.
A rendőrség nyomoz a tegnap este történt rablás ügyében.
Scientists are investigating the effects of the new drug.
A tudósok az új gyógyszer hatásait vizsgálják.
The company is investigating complaints from its customers.
We need to investigate why sales have dropped this month.
Journalists are investigating allegations of corruption in the government.
Exemples pédagogiques
The police will investigate the case.
A rendőrség ki fogja vizsgálni az ügyet.
I want to investigate the problem.
Ki akarom vizsgálni a problémát.
They will investigate the noise.
We should investigate this idea.
The teacher will investigate what happened.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'investigate' with 'research'. 'Investigate' is often used for specific events, problems, or cases, while 'research' is broader and often academic.
Sens
Examine to find facts or truth
Collocations
investigate a crime
|investigate a complaint
|investigate the cause
|investigate the matter
|investigate further
Synonymes
examine (Suggests looking at something closely, but not always with the aim of uncovering hidden facts.)
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probe (Implies a deeper or more thorough investigation, often into sensitive matters.)
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look into (More informal and general; can be used in everyday situations.)
Antonymes
ignore (Means to deliberately pay no attention to something, the opposite of investigating.)
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overlook (Means to miss noticing something, rather than actively seeking it out.)
Thèmes
law
|science
|journalism
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Définition
To try to find out the truth or facts about something by looking at it carefully.
To carry out a systematic or detailed inquiry to discover facts, information, or the truth about something.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
investigate
API
GB/ɪnvˈɛstəɡˌeɪt/
US/ɪnvˈɛstəɡˌeɪt/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - vest - ig - ate (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vest)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: investigate
- 3rd Person Singular: investigates
- Present Participle: investigating
- Past: investigated
Famille de mots
Forms
investigates
verb
investigating
verb
investigated
verb
Core family
Advanced or less common
investigatory
adjective
Expressions
investigate a crime
1/ɪnvˈɛstəɡˌeɪt ə kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
Look into details of a crime
To try to find out who did a crime and how it happened.
Exemples
- The police are investigating a crime that took place downtown.
- Detectives were called in to investigate the crime scene.
investigate further
1/ɪnvˈɛstəɡˌeɪt fˈɚðɚ/
fixed phrase
Look into more deeply
To keep checking something to get more details or facts.
Exemples
- We need to investigate further before making a decision.
- The committee decided to investigate further into the matter.
investigate the matter
1/ɪnvˈɛstəɡˌeɪt ðə mˈætɚ/
fixed phrase
Look into an issue carefully
To try to find out more about a problem or situation.
Exemples
- We will investigate the matter and get back to you.
- The board promised to investigate the matter thoroughly.