Reinvestigate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-in-ˈve-stə-ˌgāt/ re·in·ves·ti·gate

Meaning & Definition of Reinvestigate

Reinvestigate (verb)

  1. to investigate (something) again

Reinvestigate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in reassess, reappraise

    similar: reappraise, reassess, restudy, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise, rehear, readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh
    opposite: assert, defend, maintain, uphold

  2. as in investigate, examine

    similar: delve (into), dig (into), examine, explore, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research, browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through), inspect, sift, study, view

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reinvestigate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reinvestigate:

reappraise, reassess, restudy, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise, rehear, readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, delve (into), dig (into), examine, explore, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research, browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reinvestigate

Words with the opposite meaning of Reinvestigate:

assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Word Forms of Reinvestigate

Inflections: reinvestigated, reinvestigating

Derived words: reinvestigation (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reinvestigate

First known use: 1802

Frequently Asked Questions about Reinvestigate

What does "Reinvestigate" mean?

"Reinvestigate" means to investigate (something) again. As a verb, it is defined as: to investigate (something) again. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Reinvestigate"?

Other words for "Reinvestigate" include reappraise, reassess, restudy, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, amend and correct. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reinvestigate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reinvestigate"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reinvestigate". Common alternatives include reappraise, reassess, restudy, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, amend, correct, emend and rectify.

What is the opposite of "Reinvestigate"?

Antonyms of "Reinvestigate" include assert, defend, maintain and uphold.

Is "Reinvestigate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reinvestigate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reinvestigate"?

"Reinvestigate" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-in-ˈve-stə-ˌgāt/ and divided into syllables as re·in·ves·ti·gate.

What is the origin of the word "Reinvestigate"?

First known use: 1802.

What is another word for "Reinvestigate" meaning "as in reassess, reappraise"?

When "Reinvestigate" (verb) means as in reassess, reappraise, synonyms include reappraise, reassess, restudy, reconceptualize, reenvision and reimagine. Opposites in this sense include assert, defend, maintain and uphold.