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From the verb investigate: (⇒ conjugate)
investigating is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

investigating
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Synonyms:

fact-finding, investigative, research

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investigate
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Sense: Verb: make inquiries

Synonyms:

inquire, enquire (mainly UK), examine , explore , probe , look , pry , poke around, dig around, do some digging (informal), do your research, do your homework, research , make inquiries, make enquiries (UK)

Sense: Verb: inquire into

Synonyms:

inquire into, enquire into (UK), make inquiries into, make enquiries into (UK), look into, explore , delve into, dig into, go into, pry into, scrutinize, scrutinise (UK), consider , research , research into, study , inspect, analyze, analyse (UK), cast a critical eye over, take a good look at, spy on, surveil

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