Definitions of look into
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examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
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synonyms:
check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, suss out
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follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over
follow with the eyes or the mind
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keep tabs on
keep a record on or watch attentively
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guard
keep watch over
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invigilate, proctor
watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)
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investigate scientifically
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synonyms:
investigate
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delve, explore, research, search
inquire into
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explore
travel to or penetrate into
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examine, probe
question or examine thoroughly and closely
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research
attempt to find out in a systematic and scientific manner
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experiment
conduct a test or investigation
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prospect
explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
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google
search the internet (for information) using the Google search engine
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mapquest
search for a location and directions by means of the MapQuest program
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re-explore
explore anew
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beat about, cast about, cast around
search anxiously
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pioneer
open up and explore a new area
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cave, spelunk
explore natural caves
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map
explore or survey for the purpose of making a map
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enquire, inquire, investigate
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
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re-examine
question after cross-examination by opposing counsel
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consult, look up, refer
seek information from
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hear, try
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
Pronunciation
US
/lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK
/lʊk ˈɪntu/
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