Synonyms for

Investigating

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

Definition

Investigating means to carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an incident, allegation, or mystery.

Synonyms & similar words

inquire investigation investigate lookinto enquire examining inspecting probing researching scrutinizing studying checking exploring inquiring pursuing searching sifting analyzing dissecting enquiring interrogating questioning digging

Synonyms by register

Formal

examining scrutinizing analyzing probing

Informal

checking out looking into digging into poking around

Literary

delving inquiring

Antonyms

ignoring neglecting overlooking disregarding shirking avoiding

Common collocations

  • investigating a crime
  • investigating allegations
  • investigating a lead
  • investigating fraud
  • investigating the cause
  • investigating further
  • investigating a complaint

Word family

noun investigation
verb investigate
adjective investigative
adverb investigatively

Usage note

Often used in legal, scientific, or journalistic contexts. Ensure the object of investigation is clearly stated.

Example sentences

  1. The police were investigating the robbery.
  2. The scientist is investigating the effects of pollution on the environment.
  3. The journalist is investigating the corruption in the government.
  4. The doctor is investigating the cause of the patient's illness.
  5. The lawyer is investigating the evidence in the case.

Quotes

  • The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed. - Albert Einstein
  • “The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” - Albert Camus
  • “The investigator should have a robust mind, be ready to endure minor hardships, have patience, and above all, be prepared to repeat the examination of any place or object till he has satisfied himself that it is thoroughly satisfactory.” - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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