Investigate

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Synonyms of investigate

Antonyms of investigate

Collocations of investigate

crime
Frequency: 80 %

The police were called to investigate the crime scene.

claims
Frequency: 75 %

The insurance company will investigate the claims made by the policyholder.

accusations
Frequency: 70 %

The journalist decided to investigate the accusations of corruption.

allegations
Frequency: 65 %

The committee will investigate the allegations of misconduct.

mystery
Frequency: 60 %

The detective was determined to investigate the mystery surrounding the disappearance.

Idiomatic Expressions for investigate

  • Phrase: dig into
    Meaning: to investigate or research deeply
    Usage: The journalist decided to dig into the politician's past to uncover any scandals.