explore
Translation
to explore, to investigate, to examine
Examples
They explored the jungle for a week.
They explored the jungle for a week.
Let's explore this idea further.
Let's explore this idea further.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to travel to or around (sth.) to learn about it We need to explore the local area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: investigate, search, survey; Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Etymology
From Latin 'explorare', meaning 'to search out, investigate'. 'ex-' (out) + 'plorare' (to cry out, as in a hunter's cry on finding game).
Memory Tips
To 'explore' is what an 'explorer' does. The word itself contains the action.