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UK
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪt/
]
[ US /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/ ]
[ US /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/ ]
VERB
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investigate scientifically
Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese -
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
How To Use investigate In A Sentence
- He saw something glinting in the streetlight, and went over to investigate.
- The present study investigated how children spell words that contain silent consonants as their final letter.
- Police may now reinvestigate her unsolved murder.
- Applicants for government posts are always thoroughly investigated before being appointed.
- We also investigated a possible DMSO effect on the frequency of polyploid and endo-reduplicated cells by chromosome counting.
- They also investigate the origins of various heraldic monsters, such as the basilisk (based on the hooded cobra).
- Walking along the beach, he saw a tall, heavyset man throwing something into the water, and altered his course to investigate further.
- Take time to shop around; get to know your local wine merchant or investigate your local supermarket.
- And when the Monkeewrench crew - computer geeks who made a fortune on games, now assisting the cops with special anticrime soft-ware - are invited by the FBI to investigate a series of murder videos posted to the Web, it's not long before the group discovers the frightening link between the unlucky bride and the latest, most horrific use of the Internet yet. Shoot to Thrill by P. J. Tracy: Book summary
- The effects of the structures of the compounds on the insect glutamate potentials were investigated by using electrophysiological intracellular microelectrode recording technique.
