explore

A2
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈsplɔː/
/ɪkˈsplɔɹ/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

An exploration; a tour of a place to see what it is like.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To seek for something or after someone.

2 Definition

To examine or investigate something systematically.

Example Sentences
  • The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand.
3 Definition

To travel somewhere in search of discovery.

Example Sentences
  • It was around that time that the expedition began exploring the Arctic Circle.
4 Definition

To examine diagnostically.

5 Definition

To (seek) experience first hand.

Example Sentences
  • It is normal for a boy of this age to be exploring his sexuality.
6 Definition

To be engaged exploring in any of the above senses.

Example Sentences
  • He was too busy exploring to notice his son needed his guidance.
7 Definition

To wander without any particular aim or purpose.

Example Sentences
  • The boys explored all around till cold and hunger drove them back to the campfire one by one.
8 Definition

To seek sexual variety, to sow one's wild oats.