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

Authorities are still investigating whether any of them may also have been looted during World War II. — Sergio Farella, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The letter also included a statement that Skains and others did not take steps to internally investigate whether Muse had engaged in inappropriate conduct with other students. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Police are investigating after two people were shot early Saturday morning in Sacramento County’s Old Foothills Farms neighborhood. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg headline the film, which sees a young FBI agent recruit a mafia hitman to help investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1960s Mississippi. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026