Investigate

[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts11 letters
Definition of Investigate

verb

  1. To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

    "to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

  2. To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.

    "to investigate an unsolved murder"

  3. To conduct an inquiry or examination.
Anagrams of Investigate

No exact anagrams found for "investigate". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "investigate" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Investigate"

Investigate is a 11-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Investigate" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "investigate" is a high-scoring word.