Synonyms for

Investigated

Verb / ˌɪˈnvestʌˌgeɪtʌd / / ˌɪˈnvestʌˌgeɪtɪd / Another word for investigated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Synonyms & similar words

lookinto inquire enquire investigate researched examined explored probed scrutinized inspected analyzed studied checked pursued enquired questioned sought tried tested sampled verified validated

Synonyms by register

Formal

examined scrutinized probed researched

Informal

checked out looked into dug into

Literary

delved into explored

Antonyms

ignored overlooked neglected disregarded unexamined unexplored

Common collocations

  • thoroughly investigated
  • carefully investigated
  • investigated the cause
  • investigated the crime
  • investigated the incident
  • investigated the allegations
  • investigated further

Word family

noun investigation
verb investigate
adjective investigative
adverb investigatively

Usage note

The past participle 'investigated' is often used in passive constructions. It implies a systematic or formal inquiry.

Example sentences

  1. The detective investigated the murder case for months.
  2. The government investigated the company for fraud.
  3. We need to investigate the cause of the accident.
  4. The scientist investigated the effects of the new drug.
  5. The journalist investigated the politician's background.

Quotes

  • We investigate, and ask ourselves, not if something is true, but how we came to believe it is true.
  • Investigation may be likened to the long months of pregnancy, and solving a problem to the day of birth. To investigate a problem is, indeed, to solve it.
  • Investigation may be likened to the long months of pregnancy, and solving a problem to the day of birth.

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