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								investigate scientifically Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese
 2.
								conduct an inquiry or investigation of
 The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
 
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			| 1. Investigate / Past investigated
 2. Investigate / Third Person
 investigates
 3. Investigate / Present Participle
 investigating
 
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