investigates

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-ves-ti-gates (4)

English Definition

Carries out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover the facts.

Example Sentence

The detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of the painting.

US IPA /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/
UK IPA /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/