investigar
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
Se designaron cinco detectives para que investiguen el caso.Five detectives were assigned to investigate the case.
b. to look into
Creo que deberíamos investigar el asunto más antes de tomar una decisión.I think we should look into the matter more before taking a decision.
Antes de escribir el ensayo, tengo que investigar el tema meticulosamente.Before I write the paper, I need to research the topic meticulously.
b. to do research into
Para la próxima clase, investiguen el catolicismo en la Edad Media.For next class, do research into Catholicism in the Middle Ages.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to investigate
La policía decidió no investigar más.The police decided not to investigate any further.
a. to do research
Los científicos están investigando sobre los combustibles fósiles.The scientists are doing research into fossil fuels.
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