investigate

investigate has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 11.

Definitions

• v. t.. To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena.
• v. i.. To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.
• v.. 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"
• v.. investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"