To investigate
Example: They investigate issues to find solutions
Definition
"To investigate" means to carefully examine facts, information, or situations in order to discover the truth or gather evidence, often for solving problems or understanding causes. For example, they investigate issues to find solutions by analyzing all relevant details thoroughly.
Etymology
The verb "to investigate" comes from the Latin word 'investigare', which means 'to track, search into, or trace out'. It combines 'in-' (into) and 'vestigare' (to track). Did you know? The root 'vestigare' is related to the English word 'vestige', meaning a trace or footprint.
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"To investigate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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