Simple meaning
What does Investigate mean?
Investigate means examine details to understand something.
Dictionary definition
To look carefully at details to understand what happened.
Example sentences
Investigate in a sentence
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In reading class, we learned what investigate means.
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Our group used investigate while discussing clues in a mystery passage.
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The writing prompt showed how investigate helps readers connect details and reach a clear idea.
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Base word
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verb
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What does investigate mean?
Investigate means investigate means examine details to understand something.
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