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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1882 COCA: 1594

explore

verb

ex·​plore ik-ˈsplȯr How to pronounce explore (audio)
explored; exploring

transitive verb

1
a
: to investigate, study, or analyze : look into
explore the relationship between social class and learning ability
sometimes used with indirect questions
to explore where ethical issues arise R. T. Blackburn
b
: to become familiar with by testing or experimenting
explore new cuisines
2
: to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery
3
: to examine especially for diagnostic purposes
explore the wound

intransitive verb

: to make or conduct a systematic search
explore for oil

Example Sentences

Researchers are exploring how language is acquired by children. The book explores a number of controversial issues. You need to explore your feelings on this subject more carefully. an opportunity to explore different activities The children were encouraged to explore mathematics. I decided to go out and explore the town. They were sent to explore unknown regions of Africa. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Paintings explore the pandemic’s impact on issues such as immigration, education, mental health, race and class. Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 Many of her YouTube videos explore differences between the two Koreas in a cheerful, conversational style, such as contrasting beauty norms. Jessie Yeung And Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Should the Chicago Cubs explore contract extensions for their younger standout players? Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Bobby Flay and his daughter explore downtown Los Angeles and scope out the famous Langer's Deli on Bobby and Sophie on the Coast. Ew Staff, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 The top picks explore a breadth of ideas—from the experience of losing consciousness to the importance of animal models in research—but all of them tie back to our uniquely human brain. Liz Tormes, Scientific American, 26 Aug. 2022 These three movies explore dystopian futures, ask tough questions, and star some of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 The hosts explore topics like dealing with grief and teaching your child to do such, living in the sandwich generation, the increase in gun ownership, generational wealth, private school, and childhood obesity. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 All-Stars, a nonprofit organization helping high school students explore opportunities in aviation by providing programming in science, technology and math while also granting scholarships for college. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin explorare, from ex- + plorare to cry out

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of explore was in 1531

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