explore

To look around a place to discover what is there.

• We went out to explore the town.
• The children explored every room in the house.
• Have you explored the woods behind the school?

Similar words: look around

Common phrases: explore the city, explore a cave, explore the area

To think carefully about an idea or choice to learn more about it.

• We should explore other options.
• She explored the possibility of working abroad.
• The meeting will explore ways to reduce waste.

Similar words: consider, look into, examine

Common phrases: explore an idea, explore the possibilities, explore other options

To study something carefully to understand it or find new information.

• The study explores how children learn.
• Researchers explored the causes of the disease.
• Her book explores the relationship between language and memory.

Similar words: investigate, examine, study

Common phrases: explore the causes, explore a topic, explore the relationship

To travel through a place in order to discover or learn about it.

• They sailed north to explore the coast.
• The expedition explored a remote mountain range.
• People have explored these islands for centuries.

Similar words: travel through, survey

Common phrases: explore the Arctic, explore unknown territory, explore distant lands