# investigates

Pronunciation: say "in-VES-ti-gayts" /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯ts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of investigate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of investigate
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of investigate. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The committee investigates complaints filed against city officials._
   - _A forensic team investigates the scene before anyone removes evidence._

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