Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PROBE

investigate

The most appropriate synonym of the word probe is investigate.

• Probe means "to search or examine thoroughly."
• Ignore means "to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge (something)."
• Investigate means "to search or examine thoroughly in order to discover or learn something."
• Reply means "to say something in answer to a question or statement."
• Explain means "to make (something) clear or comprehensible."