Definition

To seek or search for something.

Example

The detective will indagate the crime scene for clues.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to indagate the history of our town?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

I think it would be fun to indagate and find out more about the old buildings.

Definitely! We could even visit the library for some resources.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indagate is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "dagare" (from Latin "dagare", meaning to investigate or search). The word means to search into or investigate thoroughly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'searching into' something — 'in-' means into, and 'dagare' relates to investigating.

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