Definition

To look into something again to find more information or to check the facts.

Example

The detective decided to reinvestigate the case after new evidence was found.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they want to reinvestigate that old case?

Yeah, I read about it! It's about time they took another look.

I wonder what new evidence they might find this time.

Right? It could change everything we thought we knew.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinvestigate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "investigare" (meaning to track or search). The word means to search or examine something again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'searching again' — 're-' means again, and 'investigare' means to track or search.

Visually Confused Words