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Cla77 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

investigate or investigate on

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00as far as I know, the verb "to investigate" can only be used as a tranistive verb, namely I would say "I investigate the consequences of your decision". However I read sometimes "I investigate on the consequences of your decision", just to give an example. Is "on" correct or does it change the meaning of the sentence? 02br
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02br 00The meaning is not changed, but I do not find 'on' natural. 0-

— Mister Micawber

  • 02br 00The meaning is not changed, but I do not find 'on' natural.
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0 .02br
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0Thanks! Really a fast answer 050010id1
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0You use 'on' with the noun investigation rather than the verb.02br
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nona the britYou use 'on' with the noun investigation rather than the verb.

I will investigate on this problem. incorrect.

There will be an investigation on this problem. correct.

Sir/Madam,

I would like to make an example for better understanding.

This report will investigate ____ related to employing local
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This report will investigate problems related to employing local maids.
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