To investigate
Example: The teacher will investigate the old letters from last year.
Definition
"To investigate" means to carefully examine, study, or inquire into a subject or matter, especially to uncover facts or gather information. In history, to investigate often involves analyzing documents, artifacts, or events to understand their origins and significance.
Etymology
The word "to investigate" comes from the Latin verb 'investigare', meaning 'to track or trace out'. It combines 'in-' meaning 'in' or 'upon' with 'vestigare' meaning 'to track'. Did you know that the root 'vestig-' is related to footprints or traces, reflecting the act of following clues to discover the truth?
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"To investigate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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