investigated deeply

[ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪd ˈdipli]
verb phrase
investigou profundamente
1. to examine or inquire into something thoroughly and carefully, going beyond surface-level examination
The journalist investigated deeply into the corruption scandal and uncovered hidden documents.
O jornalista investigou profundamente o escândalo de corrupção e descobriu documentos ocultos.
2. to conduct a systematic and exhaustive inquiry or research into a matter
The police investigated deeply into the case before making any arrests.
A polícia investigou profundamente o caso antes de fazer qualquer prisão.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'investigou profundamente' is commonly used in journalistic, legal, and academic contexts. In American English, this phrase is frequently used in crime reporting, journalism, and scientific research. The phrase emphasizes diligence and thoroughness, which are culturally valued traits in both Brazilian and North American professional environments.
NYC Slang
dug deep into it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
examined thoroughlyinquired deeplyprobed deeplyresearched extensivelyscrutinized carefully
Antonyms / Antônimos
investigated superficiallyglanced atignoredoverlookeddismissed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investigou profundamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
investigou a fundo
common alternative phrasing in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
investigou de verdade
colloquial variant emphasizing thoroughness
Portugal
investigou em profundidade
European Portuguese preference for longer prepositional phrases

Related Words

investigationinvestigatorprobeinquiryexaminationresearch

Related Idioms & Phrases

investigate with a fine-tooth comb
leave no stone unturned
go down the rabbit hole
dig into the matter
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