Synonyms of investigate

investigate

verb

in-ˈve-stə-ˌgāt 

as in to explore

to search through or into

experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explore
• examine
• research
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• probe
• inspect
• delve (into)
• study
• dig (into)
• check up on
• scan
• check into
• view
• sift
• peruse
• thumb (through)
• skim (through)
• browse
• reinvestigate
• surf
• cruise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of investigate

Though the governor’s office has told IndyStar that some findings have been referred to the Office of the Inspector General, there is no mention in the report of intentions to further investigate any of the findings. —Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025

The team that investigated Comey this summer ultimately reached the same conclusion, telling Halligan that pursuing an indictment without clear probable cause would be unethical. —Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025

The scientists investigated how these could impact our planet. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025

LogoPowered byScale logo Police are investigating a fire that burned down the home of South Carolina Circuit Court judge Diane Goodstein, who had reportedly received death threats for weeks related to her work. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2025